TSA PreCheck Enrollment Pop-Up Opening In Seven Corners

SEVEN CORNERS, VA — If getting through the TSA security checkpoint at airports faster is a priority, a temporary pop-up enrollment center for TSA PreCheck will be held in Seven Corners.

The Transportation Security Administration will host a temporary pop-up from Feb. 21 to March 3 in the AAA Falls Church-Seven Corners office parking lot, 6290 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA.

Pop-up hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 21 to March 2 on weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon on March 3. Enrollment will not be available on weekends.

TSA PreScheck is an option for an expedited screening process at participating U.S. airport security checkpoints. During PreCheck, travelers can leave on shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep laptops in the case and compliant liquids and gels in carry-on bags in select checkpoint screening lanes. Travelers can participate in TSA PreCheck with a Known Traveler Number, which is good for five years upon being issued.

TSA PreCheck has a $78 application fee paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified cashier’s check at the appointment.

Travelers interested in PreCheck are encouraged to pre-enroll online and make an appointment online. When pre-enrolling online, type in the location "Falls Church, VA" and search to select the pop-up enrollment site. Applicants can then choose an appointment date and time.

Applicants for TSA PreCheck must bring documentation proving identity and citizenship status. The appointment will include a required photograph and fingerprints. The mobile RV has steps and is not wheelchair accessible.

After enrollment is completed, applicants who are approved will receive a Known Traveler Number by mail within 10 days. The Known Traveler Number is good for five years.

Once enrolled, applicants can check their status online.