TSA PreCheck® Starts
Dec 03
Time09:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
Location 325 Kirkbride Lane
Get TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provided by CLEAR – Now it’s even easier to enroll in TSA PreCheck® through CLEAR. Pre-enroll online and then head to the UA Passport Acceptance Facility with your U.S. passport or other accepted form of ID. Enrollment is quick and easy. Stop by the UA Passport Acceptance Facility today to enroll, no appointment necessary.
Hours, Location, and Parking
Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except during University closings and holidays)
Location
325 Kirkbride Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
We recommend using Google Maps (not Apple) for accurate directions.
Parking
Limited parking is available in front of the building. The red-striped parking spaces are paid parking that can be accessed through the Park Mobile app.
FAQs
How do I apply?
Start your enrollment online on the TSA PreCheck by Clear website. Once enrollment online is complete, head to the UA Passport Acceptance Facility to finish your application with one of our ambassadors in minutes. Once approved, you’ll receive your Known Traveller Number (KTN) in 3-5 days (some can take up to 60 days).
What do I need to apply?
Once your application is complete online. You will need to bring your U.S. passport or other accepted forms of ID to finish your enrollment.
What are the benefits?
TSA PreCheck members benefit from the convenience of keeping shoes, belts, and light jackets on during the security checkpoint process. They can also leave electronics and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags. Members generally experience faster security screening, with about 99% of them waiting less than 10 minutes at airport checkpoints nationwide.
Do I need to sign my kids up too?
Children 17 and under can join an adult with TSA PreCheck® when TSA PreCheck® appears on the child’s boarding pass
How long does it take to get my Known Traveler Number (KTN)?
Once approved, receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) in 3-5 days (some can take up to 60 days).
What is a Known Traveler Number (KTN)?
When you enroll in the TSA PreCheck program, you are assigned a KTN, which is a unique ID that allows you to enjoy expedited security screening at airports. Travelers will need to add their KTN to their airline reservations to receive the TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass.