Registered Traveler (RT) is a nationwide program that is designed to improve customer service and increase security at airports. It is being offered by the private sector with oversight by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). To be eligible for the program, volunteers must provide background information about themselves in order for TSA to conduct a security assessment. Participants will also be required to pay an annual fee.

Private sector companies will provide enrollment services for RT participants, including the collection of biometric and other information from program applicants as well as program fees. The biometric information, such as a fingerprint or iris scan, will be used to create a secure identity credential.