04/27/2021

Auto-registration in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) amateur radio exam candidates using a Social Security number will be discontinued on May 20, 2021. Applicants must use an FCC Registration Number (FRN[1]) for all license transactions with the FCC. Examinees must register in CORES[2] and receive an FRN before exam day. Starting on May 20, electronic batch filed applications that do not include a candidate's FRN will be rejected. The Social Security/Licensee ID Field will be disabled.

An instructional video[3] provides step-by-step instructions on how to establish a CORES account, which is necessary for licensees to make administrative updates and download electronic license authorizations.

After June 29, all filers must provide an email address[4] on all applications. When an email is provided, applicants will receive an official electronic copy of their licenses once granted (allow incoming email from authorizations@fcc.gov[5]). If no email is provided when filing on or after June 29, applications will be rejected. ARRL VEC suggests that those without access to email to use the email address of a family member or friend.

Licensees need to log in to the Universal Licensing System (ULS) to download their authorizations[6]. The FCC no longer issues paper copies. - Thanks to the FCC


[1] https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn/
[2] https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do
[3] https://www.fcc.gov/rofrn
[4] http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-to-require-email-address-on-applications-starting-on-june-29-2021
[5] mailto:authorizations@fcc.gov
[6] https://www.fcc.gov/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/how-obtain-official-authorizations-uls

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