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FCC License Renewal

A Part 101 license is valid for 10 years from the date of grant, regardless of whether modifications have been made to the license in the interim.  Licenses can be renewed within 90 days of their expiration.

The Federal Communications Commission will contact the licensee prior to expiration of each license to remind of the need for renewal, hence it is important to ensure your contact information is kept up to date.  Details for doing so are here.  FCC fees for renewal are similar to those for a new license.  You don't need a new frequency coordination if you are not changing the physical properties of the link. 

You can submit an application for license renewal yourself by following the steps outlined below, or Black & Associates can prepare and file these applications on your behalf.

PLEASE NOTE: Please Contact Us directly if you need to modify the link, change the licensee name on your licenses, if the original license required rule waivers or if the license expiration date has passed.  Also, keep in mind a point-to-point license is location based, meaning a single microwave link will comprise two licenses and these two licenses may have different renewal deadlines. 

Checklist

  • Login or Create an account with Black & Associates
  • Review Your FCC Administrative Data for accuracy.
  • In the Submit a Request panel on this page refer to the Call Sign section for a list of call signs eligible for renewal.  We show all having deadlines within the next 120 days.  Select any that you wish to renew.
  • Click button 'Update Cart'.
  • Review your Cart and check-out.

Submit a Request

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Step by Step

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.

Renewing a license can be done using the FCC License Manager.  The following steps assume that you are 1) filing in a timely manner, 2) do not need to make any technical changes to the existing license (limited administrative changes are possible), and 3) that the original license was granted without needing waiver requests.  The steps are:

  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->Renew Licenses' from the left side panel.
  4. When the 'Select Licenses' page is displayed, ensure the 'Eligible' radio button is selected. 
  5. Click the license of interest in the 'My Licenses Panel' then click 'Add' to move it to the 'Licenses to Update' panel.  If the 'My Licenses' panel is empty, there are no licenses eligible for renewal.  The system will allow you to select multiple licenses, but don't do this because you will likely get an error message later on. Click 'Continue' when you have selected the license.
  6. On the 'Select Updates' page leave all boxes unchecked and click 'Continue'.
  7. A new page format will open titled 'Application Information'.  On this page, read and answer the 'Attachments', 'Fees and Exemptions' and 'Waivers' sections.  Typical answers are 'No' for each.  Government entities and some non-profits may be able to answer 'Yes' to the fee exemption questions.  Click 'Continue' at the bottom.
  8. A page titled 'Applicant Information' will open.  Check and update each field as necessary.  Sometimes the 'Contact First Name/Last Name' or 'Attention To' fields are blank -- correct this to pass the error check later on.  DO NOT change the 'Legal Entity Type' or 'Entity Name' here -- contact us if you need to do so.  Click 'Continue' at the bottom.
  9. A page titled 'Ownership and Qualifications' will open.  Read each question to ensure it is answered correctly.  Don't change anything.  If you think anything needs changing, stop and contact us for directions.  Click 'Continue' at the bottom.
  10. A page titled 'Additional Certifications' will open.  Read each question and answer using the 'Yes/No' options.  If you can't answer 'Yes' to each, stop and contact us for directions.  Click 'Continue' at the bottom.
  11. A page titled 'General Certification Statements' will open.  Read each statement then enter your 'First Name', 'Last Name' and 'Title' at the bottom.  Click 'Continue'.
  12. A page titled 'Check Errors & Submit' will open.  This page should indicate that no errors were found.  If this is not the case, use the 'Back' button at the bottom of the page to check your work.  If the issue can't be identified, contact us for assistance.  Click 'Submit Application' if no errors are indicated.
  13. You will be asked to submit payment to cover the FCC application and regulatory fees.
  14. IMPORTANT:  Check the expiration date for the opposing end of the link -- it may need renewing as well.