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FCC Administrative Update

The Federal Communications Commission requires licensees keep their contact information up-to-date in the FCC database by submitting administrative update applications as needed.  Contact information is stored on a license by license basis, so a small change in contact information can require multiple filings.  Fortunately, the FCC does not charge a fee for these filings.  Black & Associates can prepare and file these applications on your behalf, or you can find step-by-step instruction below to do it yourself.

If you are receiving hard copy versions of Prior Coordination Notices (PCNs) it may be because one or more of your licenses is missing a valid contact email address.  Filing an Administrative Update against the errant license(s) may be required to correct the situation.

PLEASE NOTE: Please Contact Us directly if you need to change the licensee name on your licenses.

Checklist

  • Login or Create an account with Black & Associates.
  • Important:  Review your FCC Administrative Data for accuracy -- it will be used as the basis for the update.
  • Select from the displayed list of call signs those that need to be updated. 
  • Click 'Update Cart'.
  • Review your Cart and check-out.

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Self Service

Disclaimer -- we cannot guarantee that the steps outlined below apply to all situations nor can we ensure that the FCC will not make changes.  Use at your own risk.  If you are uncertain of your progress do not proceed to the 'Certification' page!  Use the 'Quit Application' link found near the top of each page to return to the main FCC License Manager page.  An incorrect filing could result in the loss of your filing fees and possibly your license.

Submitting an Administrative Update can be done using the FCC License Manager.  Updates can be performed individually by call sign, or in bulk.

For an individual call sign:

  1. Gather your FRN and FCC License Manager password and the call sign of the location in question.
  2. Browse to the FCC License Manager and log-in using your FRN and password.
  3. Select 'My Licenses' from the left side panel.
  4. Select the call sign of interest by clicking the appropriate call sign in the displayed list.
  5. The 'License at a Glance' page that opens will have a 'Work on this License' panel, often at the right side of the page.  Click 'Update'.
  6. Choose 'Licensee Name and Address', 'Contact Information' and/or 'Control Points' depending upon what you need to update.  'Licensee Name and Address' is the correct choice in most situations.  DO NOT CHOOSE ANY OTHER OPTION -- doing so could modify your license!  Click ' Continue'.
  7. On the 'Applicant Questions' page, most should answer 'No' to the fee exemption questions.  Government entities and some non-profits may be able to answer 'Yes'.  Regardless of this setting, Part 101 Administrative Update filers are not charged a fee.
  8. If you opted to edit 'Licensee Name and Address', a 'Licensee Information' page will be displayed.  Update the necessary fields then click 'Continue'.  NOTE:  Do not change the 'Entity Name' field -- contact us if you need to change this entry.
  9. If you opted to edit 'Contact Information', a 'Contact Information' page will be displayed.  Update the necessary fields then click 'Continue'.
  10. You have a chance on the 'Summary' page to go back and correct any errors.  Click 'Continue to Certify' when done.
  11. On the 'Certification' page review the certification statements then enter your 'Name' and 'Title'.  Click 'Submit Application' when ready.
  12. IMPORTANT:  Repeat the above procedure for each license that needs administrative changes.

In bulk:

  1. Gather your FRN and FCC License Manager password and the call signs of the locations in question.
  2. Browse to the FCC License Manager and log-in using your FRN and password.
  3. Select 'My Licenses->Update Licenses' from the left side panel.
  4. When the 'Select Licenses' page is displayed, click each license of interest in the 'My Licenses Panel' then click 'Add' to move them to the 'Licenses to Update' panel.
  5. On the 'Review Licenses & Select Updates' page choose 'Licensee Information' and/or 'Contact Information' depending upon what you need to update.  'Licensee Information' is the correct choice in most situations.  Click 'Continue'.
  6. On the 'Applicant Questions' page, most should answer 'No' to the fee exemption questions.  Government entities and some non-profits may be able to answer 'Yes'.  Regardless of this setting, Part 101 Administrative Update filers should not be charged a fee.
  7. If you opted to edit 'Licensee Information', a 'Licensee Information' page will be displayed.  Enter the necessary fields then click 'Continue'.  NOTE:  Do not change the 'Entity Name' field -- contact us if you need to change this entry, or if this entry is blank.
  8. If you opted to edit 'Contact Information', a 'Contact Information' page will be displayed.  Update the necessary fields then click 'Continue'.
  9. You have a chance on the 'Summary' page to go back and correct any errors.  Click 'Continue to Certify' when done.
  10. On the 'Certification' page review the certification statements then enter your 'Name' and 'Title'.  Click 'Submit Application' when ready.