FCC: License fees, FRNs & rules for the Amateur Radio Service
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Application Fee Information
Effective April 19, 2022, the FCC began to require a fee of $35 to file certain amateur radio applications.
Applications that require a fee are:
• Applications for a new license.
• Applications to renew a license.
• Applications for a vanity call sign.
Applications that do not require a fee are:
• Applications to upgrade the licensee's operator class.
• Applications to change the licensee's name.
• Applications to change the licensee's contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number).
• Applications for a new, sequentially-issued call sign.
WARNING! If you do not pay the application fee within 10 calendar days after the application is received by the FCC, the application will be dismissed.
FCC Registration Number (FRN) Information
Every individual, corporation, or organization that does business with the FCC is required to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN). Your FRN is associated with, and appears on printed copies of, your amateur radio license.
FRNs are managed through the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES).
To obtain an FRN, you must first register with CORES and create an accout. Detailed instructions on how to register with CORES and to obtain an FRN are available by clicking on the button below.
FCC Rules
The rules and regulations established by the FCC are found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
The primary rules and regulations governing the Amateur Radio Service are found in:
Additional rules and regulations affecting the Amateur Radio Service are found in portions of: