Enroll in TSA Pre✓® at Silicon Valley’s Airport - TSA Enrollment Center to Open Sept. 11-15, 2017

Sep 18, 2026

News release announcing a temporary TSA Pre✓® enrollment center at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). The center operates Sept. 11–15, 2017, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Terminal B baggage claim (pre-security) for eligible low-risk travelers. Applicants schedule an appointment online, complete in-person enrollment with fingerprints, submit required documents, and pay the $85 five-year membership fee. The release explains TSA Pre✓® benefits, notes no expedited screening is guaranteed, and provides background on TSA and SJC.

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Enroll in TSA Pre✓® at Silicon Valley’s Airport

TSA Enrollment Center opening dates and location

TSA Pre✓® program benefits

How to apply and what to bring

TSA and SJC background

Contacts: Rosemary Barnes – SJC 408-392-1[199 / ](199 / rbarnes@sjc.org)[rbarnes@sjc.org](199 / rbarnes@sjc.org) TSA Public Affairs [571-227-2829 / ](571-227-2829 / tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov)[tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov](571-227-2829 / tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov) September 5 , 2017 NEWS RELEASE Enroll in TSA Pre✓® at Silicon Valley’s Airport --TSA Enrollment Center to Open Sept. 11-15, 2017, in Terminal B Baggage Claim-- San José, Calif.– The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will open a temporary Precheck® enrollment center at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) from Sept. 11 to Sept. 15, 2017, 9 a. m.– 5 p. m. , in the Terminal B bag claim area (pre-security) . Precheck is the TSA’s trusted traveler program which lets eligible, low-risk travelers, enjoy expedited security screening at more than 200 participating U.S. airports on 37 domestic and international airlines. With a 5-year, $85 membership, travelers can speed through security and don’t need to remove shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. Travelers seeking additional convenience while departing SJC and other U.S. airports may submit an online application in five minutes at [tsa.gov/precheck](tsa.gov/precheck and schedule a 10-minute)[ and schedule a 10-minute](tsa.gov/precheck and schedule a 10-minute)[ ](tsa.gov/precheck and schedule a 10-minute)[appointment for the TSA Precheck](appointment for the TSA Precheck)® enrollment center at SJC the week of Sept. 11. At the appointment, applicants will complete the application in person with fingerprints, share required documentation, and pay the $85 fee. TSA continues to incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout U.S. airports and no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening. (more) TSA Pre✓® Enrollment at SJC Page 2 About the TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in the wake of September 11, 2001, to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce. Today, TSA secures the nation’s airports and screens all commercial airline passengers and baggage. TSA uses a risk-based strategy and works closely with transportation, law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security. TSA’s workforce comprises approximately 50,000 frontline officers who screen approximately 1.8 million travelers each day at more than 450 airports nationwide. For more information about TSA, please visit our website at [tsa.gov](tsa.gov). SJC: Transforming How Silicon Valley Travels Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is Silicon Valley’s airport, a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José . The airport serves more than 11.5 million passengers annually. SJC serves 200+ peak daily departures on 16 international and domestic carriers to 48 nonstop destinations. SJC was America’s fastest-growing major airport in 2016, based on percentage increase in passenger seat capacity. For more airport information, visit [flysanjose.com](flysanjose.com). -SJC-

FAQs

When and where will the temporary TSA Pre✓® enrollment center at SJC operate?

It will operate Sept. 11–15, 2017, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., in Terminal B baggage claim (pre-security) at Mineta San Jose International Airport.

How can travelers apply for TSA Pre✓® enrollment at the SJC center?

Travelers can submit an online application in about five minutes and schedule a 10-minute appointment during the week of Sept. 11 at the TSA Pre✓® enrollment center.

What happens at the appointment, and how much does TSA Pre✓® cost?

Applicants complete the application in person with fingerprints, share required documentation, and pay an $85 fee for the five-year membership.

Sep 18, 2026

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