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Nov 22, 2021 | 7:43 pm

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Originally Posted by brunasty

Hello,
I am looking for some advice in apply for TSA pre-check with a dui from 6 years ago. When is a "safe" time to apply?
I fly at least once per month for work and this would really help. I made a mistake while back, but have stayed out of trouble since and no other issues with the law.
I searched without luck on how to handle this.
Many thanks in advance.

Welcome to FlyerTalk brunasty!

Searching this thread, there are a few members whose PreCheck applications were approved even though they had 5-8 years old DUI convictions.

Here is an example:

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Originally Posted by pauldrew00

I interviewed on Oct 24th and just got my KTN exactly 30 days later on Thanksgiving night. And just to dispel the myth about a DUI or prior arrests disqualifying you from TSA-Pre, rest assured that it is not true. I got a DUI five years ago along with a myriad of a drug possession/distribution charges (no convictions) and still got approved for TSA-Pre.

Gloabl Entry, now that might be a different story

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