When TSA PreCheck and Global Entry expire, and how to renew
Short answer. Both last five years. You can renew TSA PreCheck online up to six months before it expires, and the new five years start when the old ones end. You can renew Global Entry starting one year before it expires. Don't let PreCheck lapse: once your Known Traveler Number expires, PreCheck stops showing on your boarding pass, even for flights you booked earlier.
At a glance
| TSA PreCheck | Global Entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Membership lasts | 5 years | 5 years (NEXUS: also 5 years) |
| Renewal opens | 6 months before it expires | 1 year before it expires |
| Where to renew | Online with CLEAR, IDEMIA or Telos, or in person at an enrollment center | Your Trusted Traveler Programs account at ttp.dhs.gov |
| Renewal cost | $58.75 to $72.95 online, depending on the provider | Paid in your account when you apply. A new application is $120. |
| Interview | Not for online renewal | May not be needed. Your account tells you. |
| If you're late | An expired KTN means no PreCheck on your boarding pass | Apply before it expires and you keep the benefits for up to 24 months while the renewal is pending |
| Includes PreCheck | Yes | Yes |
How to check when yours expires
- TSA PreCheck: use TSA's KTN Lookup Tool . TSA points to it for checking your expiration date. Enter your details exactly as you gave them when you enrolled.
- Renewal reminders: TSA's enrollment providers send them six months, three months, one month and two weeks before expiration, but only if they have your current email or phone number. TSA says the emails come from IDEMIA / Universal Enroll. Changed your email since you enrolled? Check the date yourself.
- Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI: sign in to your Trusted Traveler Programs account . That's where you renew, update your passport and see what's needed next.
How to renew TSA PreCheck
- Start from TSA's renewal page . It lists the three authorized providers: CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos. You can renew with any of them, not only the one you enrolled with.
- Renew online up to six months before your expiration date. The new membership starts when the current one ends, so renewing early costs you nothing.
- Give yourself time. Most approvals come in 3 to 5 days, but some take up to 60, so TSA recommends renewing at least 60 days before you expire.
- Changed your name? Either renew in person at an enrollment center, or update your name with your provider first. Name changes can take up to 45 days.
- Check your card benefits. TSA notes that some credit cards and loyalty programs cover PreCheck fees.
| Provider | Online renewal | In-person renewal |
|---|---|---|
| IDEMIA | $58.75 | $66.75 |
| Telos | $69.95 | $58.75 |
| CLEAR | $72.95 | $84.95 |
Prices as listed on tsa.gov on November 13, 2026. They change, so confirm on the renewal page before you pay.
Watch out for fake renewal sites
Not every site that offers to renew PreCheck is real. CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos are the only authorized providers, and TSA says any site claiming to sign you up that doesn't end in ".gov" isn't an official TSA PreCheck website. The real provider sites are tsaprecheckbyclear.tsa.dhs.gov, tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov and tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov. TSA won't refund money paid to a fraudulent site. If it happened to you, call your card issuer and report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov .
Know months ahead, not at the airport.
GoodThru keeps your PreCheck or Global Entry number and its expiration date encrypted on your iPhone, next to your passport. It reminds you when the renewal window opens, so the five years never run out on you mid-trip.
How to renew Global Entry
- Wait for the window: you can renew starting one year before your membership expires.
- Sign in at ttp.dhs.gov with Login.gov, start the renewal and pay the fee. The fee is non-refundable.
- Watch your account. CBP says an interview may not be needed for renewal. Your account and email will tell you what else, if anything, you need to do.
- Apply before it expires. Then CBP lets you keep using your benefits for up to 24 months after the expiration date while the renewal is pending. That protection only applies if you applied before the expiration date.
- Kids: children 17 and under get Global Entry free if a parent or legal guardian is a member or has applied.
Got a new passport? Update it in your Trusted Traveler Programs account under "Update Documents". If the new passport has a new name, CBP says you must visit an enrollment center. Passport running out? See when it expires and how to renew it.
What happens if it expires
- TSA PreCheck: TSA is direct about it. If your Known Traveler Number has expired, you won't get PreCheck on your boarding pass, including on a flight you booked while it was still valid. You must renew before expiration to keep it.
- Global Entry: the 24-month extension only covers renewals submitted before the expiration date. Apply after it, and that protection doesn't apply.
- No PreCheck on your boarding pass and not sure why? TSA suggests checking first that your membership hasn't expired, using the KTN Lookup Tool . Then check that the KTN, name and date of birth on the reservation match. Our Known Traveler Number guide covers where to find the number.
Questions
How long is TSA PreCheck good for?
Five years. You can renew online up to six months before it expires, and the new five years start when the current membership ends.
Do I lose time if I renew TSA PreCheck early?
No. TSA says the new membership period begins as the current one ends, so there is no disadvantage to renewing early.
Will I get PreCheck on a flight that departs after my membership expires?
No. TSA says you won't get TSA PreCheck on your boarding pass if your Known Traveler Number has expired, even if you booked the flight before it expired. Renew before your expiration date.
Does my Known Traveler Number change when I renew TSA PreCheck?
No. TSA says members keep the same KTN during the renewal process.
How long is Global Entry good for?
Five years. You can apply to renew starting one year before it expires. If you apply before it expires, CBP lets you keep using the benefits for up to 24 months after the expiration date while the renewal is pending.
Does Global Entry include TSA PreCheck?
Yes. Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck. Your Global Entry PASSID is your Known Traveler Number. You don't need a separate PreCheck membership.
Sources
- TSA: TSA PreCheck FAQ (five years, renewal window, renewing early, 60 days, name changes, notices, expired KTN, same KTN, fake sites)
- TSA: TSA PreCheck Renewals (providers and prices)
- TSA: KTN Lookup Tool (PASSID serves as the KTN for Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI)
- CBP: Trusted Traveler Program FAQ (renewal window, 24 months, interview, children, passport update)
- CBP: Global Entry (five-year membership, PreCheck access)
- CBP: How to apply for Global Entry ($120 fee, non-refundable)
- CBP: NEXUS overview (five-year membership)
All checked November 13, 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with TSA or CBP before you travel. GoodThru is an independent app and isn't affiliated with TSA, CBP, DHS or any enrollment provider.
