FCC Licensing Steps



A. If this is your first time getting a HAM license

Go to the FCC Registration page here and follow instructions to get a CORES (Commission Registration System)
account and an FRN (FCC Registration Number) Number

Now continue to Step B.

B. Getting your HAM License registered for the first time or renewed

Log into the FCC License Manager system here.
Select Apply for a New License OR Renew Licenses. See image at right for menu selections.
The system walks you through the steps; you will also need to pay the $35.00 fee.


Need Help?

ARRL has a great deal of information about licensing. This is a good place to start on the ARRL
website for licensing help: https://www.arrl.org/cores-uls-registration.

For additional FCC assistance with licensing or to reset a password, call the FCC Licensing Support Center at 877-480-3201
(Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), or submit a help request on the FCC’s Wireless Licensing Help Center website.