Temporary TSA PreCheck application center to open at airport July 17-21

Central Virginia residents will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at Richmond International Airport from July 17 through July 21, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in the terminal. The pop-up center will be open that Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Airport Business Center on the second floor of the terminal.

TSA PreCheck is a travel option that expedites a traveler’s airport security checkpoint screening process and allows passengers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on. More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck nationwide and more than 85 airlines participate in the program.

To apply, travelers should make an appointment and pre-enroll online at tsa.gov/precheck, then complete their enrollment in-person or as a walk-in. Pre-enrollment typically takes 10 minutes. After completing the pre-enrollment steps, applicants should type in the "Richmond" location and click on the search button to select the enrollment site that says “Pop Up: Richmond International Airport (RIC).” Applicants can then select an appointment time using the drop-down menu.

Applicants must bring documentation proving identity and citizenship status. Visit the Universal Enroll website for a list of required documents to prove identity and citizenship.

The application fee is $78 and is good for five years. It must be paid at the time of the appointment by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. Fingerprints and a photograph also are required during the in-person enrollment session.

After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) via U.S. mail within about 10 days that is valid for five years. The enrollee should then enter the provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field whenever booking airline reservations.

To learn more about TSA PreCheck, visit tsa.gov/precheck. For information about the Department of Homeland Security’s four Trusted Traveler programs - including Global Entry and NEXUS, which all provide TSA PreCheck eligibility - visit DHS.gov.