Subj : FCC Auto-Registration Feature for Exam Applicants to be Discontinued
To   : QST
From : ARRL de WD1CKS
Date : Tue Apr 27 2021 17:40:32

 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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