A Member Question: “How do I renew my Ham License?”.

There are several ways to renew a ham radio license, including:

• Online

Use the FCC License Manager System to renew your license online:

• 1. Go to https://www.fcc.gov/universal-licensing-system 
  2. Log in with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password
  3. Select Renew Licenses from the My Licenses page
  4. Choose the license you want to renew
  5. Pay the $35 renewal fee

• By mail

Send FCC Forms 605 and 159 directly to the FCC:

• 1. Download Form 605 from https://www.fcc.gov/fcc-form-605 
  2. Download Form 159 and its instructions

• With the ARRL or W5YI

These organizations can help renew your license for a fee or for free, respectively:

• • ARRL: Members can have their application submitted for free by calling or emailing the ARRL

• • W5YI: This group can help renew your license for a fee

You can renew your license up to 90 days before it expires, or within the two-year grace period after it expires.

If your license expires and goes beyond the two-year grace period, the FCC will cancel it and you won’t be able to automatically get a new license.