How to change your name on TSA PreCheck®
Quick insights
- You may need to change the name associated with your TSA PreCheck account due to life events like marriage, divorce or a legal name change for another reason.
- To begin the process, you can contact your original TSA PreCheck enrollment provider.
- You may need to provide copies of your government-issued photo ID and any related name change documentation to complete the process.
In order to use TSA PreCheck benefits, your membership must match your legal name. So if you recently changed your name, you may want to consider updating your membership before your next flight. Read on to learn more about the process of changing your name on your TSA PreCheck membership.
Reasons for a TSA PreCheck name change
There are several reasons why you may want to change the name on your TSA PreCheck account, including:
- Marriage or divorce: If you got married or divorced and changed your name, you may want to update your TSA PreCheck account to match the updated name on your identifying documents.
- Legal name change: In any other case where you legally change your name (personal preference or adoption, for example) you may want to update the name on your TSA PreCheck account.
- Misspelling: If you revise your name on your TSA PreCheck account and find out it's misspelled, you can amend it. It's important that your name on your account is accurate and matches the identifying documents you use.
- Your application was denied: In the case of an application denied for an incorrect name, you'll need to reapply with the matching name.
Changing your name on your TSA PreCheck account
If your personal information has changed, you can contact the enrollment provider you originally applied with to request updates. If you don’t know your enrollment provider, you can use the Known Traveler Number (KTN) Lookup toolOpens overlay from TSA PreCheck.
Once your name change request has been entered into the TSA system, processing times may vary but name changes can take up to 45 days to complete.
After your name change request has been approved by TSA, the name you entered on the TSA website should appear in your TSA PreCheck digital account and in the TSA's system.
When you receive notification that your name change has been processed, you may want to check that the name on your TSA PreCheck account accurately matches the name on your government-issued ID. This can help prevent challenges when traveling.
Benefits of using TSA PreCheck
Benefits for travelers of TSA PreCheck membership include:
- Expedited entry: TSA PreCheck members have access to dedicated airport security lanes, often with shorter lines and swifter processing times.
- Keep dressed: When passing through airport security with TSA PreCheck, you can typically keep your shoes, belt, and jacket on. This has the potential to speed up your screening process.
- Ease of carry-ons: As a TSA PreCheck member, you can typically keep liquids and electronics in your carry-on bag. Also, opening your bags for a separate screening is usually not required for TSA PreCheck members.
In summary
If you need to apply for a TSA PreCheck name change, there's a way to begin this task online at the TSA PreCheck website. Thanks to TSA PreCheck, you can enjoy the many benefits of expedited travel.
