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This instruction only applies to filing electronically, via the web, of a non-vanity license :
The FCC accepts changes and renewals electronically via their Universal Licensing Service (ULS) system. You may file for electronic renewal at 90 days or less before your license will expire, or up to two years after expiration. License changes may be filed at anytime. The FCC's web address for electronic filing is: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ . To use the on-line ULS system, you must first be sure you are registered in the Commission Registration System (CORES) and have a Federal Registration Number (FRN) and CORES password to work with your FCC license record. To receive a FRN you must supply your Social Security Number (SSN) to FCC. As part of their compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, FCC must collect SSN's. Once registered, you may then choose the ONLINE FILING "LOG IN" link to perform your on-line transaction with FCC (for password help or on-line filing questions contact FCC Tech Support weekdays at: 1-877-480-3201).
There are no filing fees for standard license renewals or changes (address, name, sequentially issued call sign).
Step by step instructions for on-line filing follow :
If you are Registered in FCC CORES, and if you have a FRN and know your CORES Password, go to the FCC web site and choose ONLINE FILING "LOG IN". You will be required to supply your FRN and Password to renew or update your license. Follow the 'License Procedures' below.
If you are NOT Registered in FCC CORES and do not have a FRN, go to the FCC web site and choose NEW USERS "REGISTER" link. To register your SSN and receive a FRN, choose the "REGISTER" link and complete your individual registration information (ignore the organization and position references). When the system confirms that you are registered (issues an FRN), and the page goes on to read " Amateurs, Aircraft, Marine, Antenna Structure Registration (ASR), and any other service licensed through the Universal Licensing System (ULS) should click on the following link to access ULS and associate their call sign(s) with their new FRN and password. Existing call signs must be associated with an FRN before you can file in ULS. Click on the link "FCC Universal Licensing System". Proceed to ULS License Manager by clicking on the "ULS License Manager" link. Enter your FRN number FCC assigned to you and your password to log in. Click on link (1) "associate your FRN with existing licenses". Enter your call sign in the first box, then hit "Continue". Clink on "Confirm", then click on "Return to License Manager". Follow the 'License Procedures' below.
If you are Registered (have a FRN) but do not know your FCC CORES Password you can reset your password on line
If you have NOT established a Personal Security Question (PSQ) and Answer (most amateurs have not) go to the password page on FCC's web site . The page title says "Forgot Your Password?", click on the link "Set Personal Security Question". In this screen, fill in all the required fields (including Social Security Number). At the bottom of the page, fill out your personal security question information. Click on the certify box (check mark will populate box) then click "submit". The FCC will provide you with a tracking number that consists of the letters HD and 13 digits. Make note of this number. You will receive an email from the FCC when your FRN registration has been updated with your PSQ. Go back to the password web page and continue the process with an established PSQ and Answer (see item b.) and no FCC Cores password.
If you have established a Personal Security Question (PSQ) and Answer, then you may use the online password reset feature to create a new password for your FRN. Go to the password page on FCC web site. The page title says "Forgot Your Password?", click on the "Reset Password" link. Enter your FRN and click on "continue". Type in your Personal Security Question Answer and click "continue". Enter your new Password, retype it and click "continue". You will receive a confirmation screen affirming that your FRN has been successfully updated (for password help contact FCC Tech Support weekdays at 1-877-480-3201). Follow the 'License Procedures' below.
License Procedures :
Once you have logged in to the system (at the FCC web site using the ONLINE FILING "LOG IN" link ), you will see a summary "At A Glance" view of your license data. Choose the appropriate link to work with your FCC license record. Hit "Continue" if your address is correct. If your address is incorrect check the box "Licensee Name and Address", then hit "Continue". Again click on "Continue" (both fee answers should be no). If applicable, enter address changes and click "Continue" to see a summary of your transaction. If no address changes were needed, you will immediately see a summary of your transaction. Click on "Continue to Certify". In the signature section of the certification page, type in your name, leave "Title" blank, then hit "Submit Application". On the Confirmation page be sure to print a copy of your on-line application to download a pdf file for your records.
Your FCC license renewal or change(s) should be in place within the next three FCC business days, or less. After being processed, a new hardcopy license will arrive by mail from FCC within a couple of weeks. The FCC may be reached by telephone at 1-888-225-5322.
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