{"id":313,"date":"2013-12-02T21:52:58","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T21:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w6sg.net\/site\/?page_id=313"},"modified":"2020-08-25T08:47:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T15:47:11","slug":"fcc-registration-number","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/w6sg.net\/site\/why-how\/exams\/fcc-registration-number\/","title":{"rendered":"FCC Registration Number"},"content":{"rendered":"

For new license applications, it is strongly recommended that you visit the FCC ULS Website (http:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/uls)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before you appear for examination,<\/strong> which is an approved substitute for your SSN,\u00a0for dealing with the FCC.\u00a0 Otherwise you will need to provide your Social Security Number<\/span> on your application, which will be visible to everyone who processes your application.<\/p>\n

US government agencies, like the FCC, are\u00a0required to have a taxpayer identification number (Social Security Number<\/span> for individuals) on file, in order to process requests. Effective 2003, if you enter a TIN other than your SSN, or an approved substitute (FRN),\u00a0<\/strong>the FCC\u00a0will dimiss (reject) your application, without any notice to you. If you fail to enter a TIN, or approved substitute (FRN),<\/strong> or if your application is incomplete, the FCC will dismiss your application, without any notice to you. (You may<\/strong> hear from the VEC processing your application if it incomplete. No guarantees!)\u00a0\u00a0If you choose to put down your SSN, on your application, the FCC will issue\u00a0new licensees\u00a0an FRN<\/strong>, when processing your application.\u00a0 NOTE: Some VE Teams require an FRN<\/strong> in order to process your application. \u00a0(It is permitted under VEC & FCC rules.)<\/span><\/p>\n

It only takes about three minutes, online, to apply for, and receive an FRN, on the FCC’s secured website. <\/em><\/span> __ Apply for a FCC Registration Number<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Individuals holding a current or expired (issued since 1975) FCC license in any service, already have an FRN, which should be used on your application.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 The FRN<\/strong> should be printed on your license. If you do not know your FRN<\/strong>, you can do a name or\u00a0call sign\u00a0search on the FCC ULS Website License Search page<\/a> <\/strong> to retrieve your FRN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

FCC regulations require applicants to supply a valid US mailing address on their applications, for processing by the FCC. 47CFR 97.23, where applicants can receive mail from the FCC.\u00a0 Returned mail from the FCC will cause your license to be suspended or cancelled.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to registering, the ULS system permits licensees to provide administrative updates (ie: change of mailing address) and to renew their Amateur\u00a0license, up to 90 days in advance of the expiration date. You need your FRN and your password to access your record to renew or change the record.<\/p>\n

[NOTE: The FCC ceased automatically mailing license copies in February 2015.\u00a0 Never the less, applicants are still\u00a0required to\u00a0present the original, for inspection by examiners,\u00a0and a copy of their license to submit, when taking an examination to upgrade.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong> See: <\/span> FCC Goes Paperless<\/a>]<\/p>\n

It should be noted that\u00a0the FCC\u00a0Universal Licensing System (ULS)\u00a0database is a public record, accessible by everyone to view.<\/strong>\u00a0 ULS users can search by call sign,\u00a0FRN, name, service, or address.\u00a0 [YOUR SSN information is not displayed.]<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to:\u00a0 Apply for an FRN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Exam schedule and info<\/a><\/p>\n

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For new license applications, it is strongly recommended that you visit the FCC ULS Website (http:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/uls)\u00a0\u00a0to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before you appear for examination, which is an approved substitute for your SSN,\u00a0for dealing with the FCC.\u00a0 Otherwise…<\/span><\/p>\n

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