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How to Become a Registered Traveler

The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) piloted a program called "Registered Travelers" (RTs) The members are able to expedite their processing through the TSA's screening process. The pilot program helped set security standards and practices that are used in airports across the United States today. RTs are issued unique ID cards that are used at airport identification checkpoints. Currently, the RT program is shut down by the government, but continues to operate as a market-driven program that's funded by both private and public sector funding sources at certain airports.

Driver's license or Passport

Instructions

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  Contact your local airport to check if they are one of the airports that still employ the RT program.
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  Ask your airport for the required documentation to join the RT program, provided they participate in the program.
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  Submit the required identity documents to your participating airport's security department. This typically includes identification materials such as passports, driver's licenses and social security cards.
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  Allow the airport's security department to validate the identification paperwork and perform a background check, the results of which serve as the basis for approval into the RT program.
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  Obtain your RT card and enjoy expedited security lines at participating airports, provided you have passed the background screening and are deemed as a qualified frequent and Registered Traveler.

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