Telos Surpasses 500 TSA PreCheck Enrollment Locations, Expanding Fast, Local and Convenient Access Nationwide

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Telos (NASDAQ: TLS) announced it has surpassed 500 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations nationwide, reporting 502 enrollment sites as of Oct. 28, 2025. Many new sites are located inside Office Depot and OfficeMax stores to provide faster, local access for applicants.

Applicants begin online at tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov, visit a nearby Telos center with ID and proof of citizenship, and often receive a Known Traveler Number within 3–5 days. The release cites that 99% of TSA PreCheck members wait less than 10 minutes at security checkpoints. Telos says it plans additional site openings in the coming months to extend availability.

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Transportation access & operations analyst

Telos reached 502 TSA PreCheck enrollment sites, adding Office Depot/OfficeMax in‑store locations to broaden convenient access for applicants.

Telos expands physical enrollment capacity by operating 502 sites nationwide and adding in‑store locations inside Office Depot and OfficeMax, which should increase convenient touchpoints for applicants. The process remains digital‑start and in‑person complete, with most applicants receiving a Known Traveler Number within 3-5% days as stated; the release also cites a membership experience metric where 99% of members wait less than 10 minutes at security checkpoints.

The main dependencies are continued TSA program demand and the operational rollout of new retail sites; metrics to watch include the site count trajectory beyond 502, actual throughput per location, and any changes in processing times or enrollment conversion rates over the next few months. Monitor reported site additions and KTN fulfilment timing in the coming months to judge whether this scale-up delivers measurable increases in enrollments and convenience.

New sites include in-store locations at Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, making the TSA PreCheck® enrollment and renewal process faster and easier than ever.

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), an official provider of TSA PreCheck^® enrollment services, today announced that it has surpassed 500 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations across the United States – a significant milestone that underscores its mission to make TSA PreCheck more accessible to travelers across the country.

“TSA PreCheck removes friction from air travel, and enrolling in this trusted traveler program should be just as seamless,” said John B. Wood, chairman and CEO, Telos. “By surpassing 500 enrollment locations – many inside Office Depot^® and OfficeMax^® stores – Telos makes it easier than ever for travelers to apply or renew for TSA PreCheck close to home.”

Fast, Local, and Convenient Enrollment
Telos makes it simple for travelers to get TSA PreCheck:

1. Start online at tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov to begin a new application or renewal.
2. Find a nearby location – choose from more than 500 Telos enrollment centers nationwide, including participating Office Depot and OfficeMax stores.
3. Complete your in-person visit – bring identification and proof of citizenship. Most visits take just minutes, and many travelers receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within 3-5 days, though some applications may take longer to process.
   
   

The Benefits of TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck members enjoy shorter wait times and a smoother airport experience, with 99% of members waiting less than 10 minutes at security checkpoints. Teens aged 13–17 may accompany enrolled parents or guardians when the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on their boarding pass, and children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian through the lanes at any time.

Expanding Access Nationwide
With 502 enrollment sites and growing, Telos continues to expand TSA PreCheck availability to meet traveler demand. The company plans to open additional locations in the coming months, extending trusted traveler access to even more communities nationwide.

About TSA PreCheck^®                
TSA PreCheck is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Traveler program that allows enrolled travelers expedited screening through airport security. TSA PreCheck lanes are located at more than 200 airports with 90+ airlines participating. Since TSA first launched the TSA PreCheck application program as a DHS Trusted Traveler Program for low-risk travelers in December 2013, active membership in the program has grown to more than 23 million members.

About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world’s most security-conscious organizations with solutions for continuous security assurance of individuals, systems, and information. Telos’ offerings include cybersecurity solutions for IT risk management and information security; cloud security solutions to protect cloud-based assets and enable continuous compliance with industry and government security standards; and enterprise security solutions for identity and access management, secure mobility, organizational messaging, and network management and defense. The company serves commercial enterprises, regulated industries and government customers around the world. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on the Company’s management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including their Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as subsequent and future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at https://investors.telos.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believe are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company’s actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d4c71d32-36a2-451b-bcf9-dada4a2ec28a

FAQ

How many TSA PreCheck enrollment locations does Telos (TLS) have as of Oct. 28, 2025?

Telos reports 502 enrollment sites nationwide as of Oct. 28, 2025.

Which retail partners host Telos TSA PreCheck enrollment centers for TLS?

Many Telos enrollment centers are located inside Office Depot and OfficeMax stores.

How long does a Telos (TLS) TSA PreCheck in-person visit typically take and when is the KTN issued?

Most in-person visits take only minutes, and many travelers receive a Known Traveler Number within 3–5 days.

Where do I start a TSA PreCheck application with Telos (TLS)?

Begin your application or renewal at tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov and then schedule an in-person visit at a nearby Telos enrollment center.

What passenger benefits does TSA PreCheck provide according to Telos?

Telos cites that 99% of TSA PreCheck members wait less than 10 minutes at security; teens 13–17 may accompany enrolled parents when indicated, and children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent at any time.