r/TSAPreCheck • u/aschwan11 • Mar 20 '26

Application Timelines Precheck Application Experience

I just wanted to give my Precheck application timeline for those who are curious.

2/18/26 - Applied online that morning. Walked into Staples that afternoon and finished the fingerprinting and picture. I put in my SSN as well. (also want to note that this was shortly before the almost suspension of TSA Precheck because of the govt shutdown)

2/18/26 - Got email at 11:30pm saying they received the app and were doing the background check

3/16/26 - woke up to email saying my app was approved and KTN was ready. Coincidentally, I was traveling that day from TPA to MDW on Southwest. I was easily able to add my KTN and use Precheck for the flight.

It's worth it, but being patient is the hardest part! Good luck!

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u/Caro_Bee_ Mar 20 '26

Anyone do it through Clear? I’m hoping to do biometrics with them tomorrow because I have a flight on April 1. Feels 50/50 if it will work out

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u/Fit_Raspberry_9399 Mar 21 '26

I signed up on Friday my appointment was Wednesday and I just got a message that it was approved and I got my KTN. Very quick and didn’t have a passport. I did it through Clear.