TSA PreCheck Renewal Cost: $58.75 to $84.95 by Provider, How to Renew
TSA PreCheck renewal costs $58.75 to $84.95 depending on the provider and whether you renew online or in person. When to renew, keeping your KTN, and the fake-site trap.
TSA PreCheck renewal does not have one price. TSA lets three private enrollment providers, IDEMIA, Telos, and CLEAR, handle renewals, and each sets its own fee, with a different price for renewing online and renewing in person. On TSA’s own renewal page today, the spread runs from $58.75 to $84.95 for the same five years of membership. This guide lays out every price, when to renew, and the rules TSA publishes for keeping your Known Traveler Number.
The quick answer
- Cheapest renewal: $58.75, either online through IDEMIA or in person through Telos.
- Most expensive: $84.95, in person through CLEAR. CLEAR’s online renewal is $72.95.
- What you get: another five years. TSA says the fee “maintains your eligibility for a period of 5 years”.
- When: online renewal opens six months before your expiration date, and TSA recommends renewing at least 60 days before it.
- Your number: your KTN stays the same, even if you switch providers.
- No price matching: TSA says neither it nor the providers price match, so compare before you pay.
- Scam warning: TSA will not reimburse a renewal paid on a fraudulent website. Start from tsa.gov.
Key facts at a glance
| Provider | Renew online | Renew in person | New enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMIA | $58.75 | $66.75 | $79.75 |
| Telos | $69.95 | $58.75 | $85.00 |
| CLEAR | $72.95 | $84.95 | $84.95 |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Membership length | 5 years |
| Earliest online renewal | Six months before expiration |
| TSA’s recommended deadline | At least 60 days before expiration |
| Does renewing early cost time? | No; the new term starts when the current one ends |
| Same KTN after renewal? | Yes, with any provider |
| Can I switch providers? | Yes |
| Price matching | None |
| Name changed since enrollment | Update it with the provider or renew in person; updates can take up to 45 days |
| Credit card fee coverage | Some cards and loyalty programs cover some or all of the fee |
The price depends on two choices
TSA’s renewal page lists the three providers side by side. The detail most people miss is that the online and in-person prices run in opposite directions depending on who you pick:
- IDEMIA charges less online: $58.75 online, $66.75 in person.
- Telos charges less in person: $58.75 in person, $69.95 online.
- CLEAR charges $72.95 online and $84.95 in person.
So the lowest price, $58.75, is available two ways: online with IDEMIA or at a Telos location. The highest, $84.95, is CLEAR in person, which is $26.20 more for the same five years (our math). TSA’s FAQ is explicit that you can pick any provider at renewal, regardless of who handled your first enrollment: “Yes, you can renew through any enrollment provider you choose.”
CLEAR adds a twist. TSA’s page prints CLEAR’s offer to “Renew for free* when you join CLEAR+”, and the fine print explains it: after an online renewal, CLEAR issues a one-time code to join CLEAR+ for $146, described as the price of CLEAR+ minus the cost of TSA PreCheck. In other words, the renewal is free only if you also buy CLEAR+. If you do not want CLEAR+, the $72.95 or $84.95 is the real price.
When to renew
TSA’s FAQ sets both ends of the window. You can renew online “up to six months before the expiration date with the new membership beginning as the current one ends.” And: “TSA recommends you renew at least 60 days prior to your expiration to avoid a lapse in benefits.” Because the new five years start at the end of the old ones, there is no penalty for renewing on the first eligible day. TSA says it directly: “there is no disadvantage to renewing early.”
If you are not sure when yours expires, TSA links a KTN lookup tool on the renewal page. It covers TSA PreCheck members only; Global Entry members check their status through the CBP system instead, and the steps to renew there are in our Global Entry renewal guide.
How to renew
- Go to tsa.gov/precheck/renew and pick a provider from the list. The links lead to tsa.dhs.gov addresses for each provider.
- Renew online with your KTN, or book an in-person visit at an enrollment location.
- Pay the provider’s fee. TSA says to check accepted payment methods with your specific provider.
- Keep using the same KTN in your airline profiles. TSA’s answer on whether it changes: “Yes. Members will keep the same KTN during the renewal process.” Switching providers does not change it either.
When you have to go in person
TSA’s FAQ gives the main reason: a name change that has not gone through TSA’s name update process. In that case you can either visit an enrollment center to renew in person or update your name with the provider you plan to renew through. TSA warns that “Name changes may take up to 45 days to complete and processing time varies by individual.” If your name changed, start early.
What can stop a renewal
TSA lists violations of federal security regulations that suspend expedited screening, from interfering with a flight crew to bringing a firearm or other prohibited item to an airport. Suspension can last up to five years for a first offense or be permanent for serious or repeat cases. Members are also re-vetted on an ongoing basis; if TSA learns of a new criminal record, eligibility may be suspended while it investigates, which TSA says usually takes less than 30 days but can take up to 90.
If the PreCheck indicator vanishes from your boarding pass, TSA’s order of checks is: confirm the KTN has not expired, confirm the airline participates, then confirm the airline has your KTN, name, and date of birth exactly right.
The fake renewal site problem
Search results for PreCheck renewal include sites that are not TSA or its providers. TSA’s position if you pay one: report it to local police and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, call your bank or card issuer immediately, and know that “TSA will not issue a reimbursement to applicants who attempt to renew TSA PreCheck® through a fraudulent website.” The only reliable starting point is tsa.gov. If the charge is already on your card, our guide to disputing a charge with your bank covers how that process works.
Who pays: your card may cover it
TSA keeps a page of credit cards and loyalty programs that may cover some or all of the PreCheck application fee, or let you pay with miles or points. TSA notes it does not endorse those companies and cannot guarantee the list is current, so confirm with the card issuer before you pay. TSA’s FAQ also points to this option when asked about price matching: “Several credit cards offer assistance with application fee costs.”
Bottom line
TSA PreCheck renewal costs between $58.75 and $84.95 for five more years, and the cheapest options are IDEMIA online or Telos in person. Renew any time from six months out, ideally at least 60 days before expiration, through a link that starts on tsa.gov. Your KTN carries over no matter which provider you choose, nobody price matches, and a payment to a fake renewal site will not be refunded by TSA. Check whether a credit card covers the fee before you pay it yourself. Renewing a passport for the same trip? Online versus mail rules and the $130 fee are in our passport renewal guide. If you fly abroad, Global Entry at $120 includes PreCheck; the comparison with CLEAR+ is in our Global Entry vs PreCheck vs CLEAR+ guide. PreCheck does not replace an accepted ID; what counts, and the $45 fee if you have none, is in our REAL ID and ConfirmID guide.
Prices and rules verified against TSA’s PreCheck, renewal, FAQ, and fee rebate pages as of October 12, 2026. Provider prices can change; the renewal page on tsa.gov is current. This is general information, not legal advice.