CDBS

• CDBS Public Searches. Find applications and EEO information filed by broadcast stations.
For detailed instructions on using Public Access, see the User's Guide for Public Access.
• Station Search -- Information about a station.
• Application Search -- Information about a specific application or filing.
• EEO Search -- Information about Broadcast, Cable, and MVPD EEO filings.
• Ownership Search -- Information about Station Ownership Structure.
• Antenna Search -- Information about standard antenna patterns.
• Database Download -- Download portions of the CDBS Database

Alternatively, the detailed output options in the AM, FM, and TV Queries contain links to CDBS for individual stations and applications.

• CDBS Electronic Filing System. Direct to account login: CDBS Account Login
• For CDBS system assistance, see the CDBS Electronic Filing User's Guide or call 202-418-2662.

• List of the Media Bureau's Broadcast and Ownership Forms that MUST be electronically filed via CDBS. Paper filings of these forms will not be accepted unless accompanied by a request for waiver with ample justification as to why the form cannot be electronically filed.

301	Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station
301-CA	Application for Authority to Make Changes in a Class A Television Broadcast Station
302-CA	Application for Class A Television Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License
302-DTV	Application for Digital Television Broadcast Station License
302-FM	Application for FM Broadcast Station License
302-TV	Application for Television Broadcast Station License
303-S	Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License
314	Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License
315	Application for Consent to Transfer Control of Entity Holding Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License
316	Application for Consent to Assign Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License or to Transfer Control of Entity Holding Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License
317	Annual DTV Ancillary/Supplementary Services Report for Digital Television Stations
318	Application for Construction Permit for a Low Power FM Broadcast Station
319	Application for Low Power FM Broadcast Station License
323	Ownership Report for Commercial Broadcast Stations
323-E	Ownership Report for Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Stations
337	Application for Extension of Time to Construct a Digital Television Broadcast Station
340	Construction Permit for Reserved Channel Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Station
345	Application for Transfer of Control of a Corporate Licensee or Permittee, or for Assignment of License or Permit of TV or FM Translator Station or Low Power Television Station
346	Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station
347	Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station License
349	Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an FM Translator or FM Booster Station
350	Application for an FM Translator or FM Booster Station License
381	Pre-Election Certification Form
382	First Round Election Form
383	First Round Conflict Decision
384	Second Round Election Form
387	DTV Transition Status Report
388	DTV Quarterly Activity Station Report
396	Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Program Report
396-A	Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Model Program Report
396-C	Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report

The following informal forms (***) are available to file through CDBS:


***	Change in Official Mailing Address for Broadcast Station
***	Consummation Notice
***	Silent STA / Notification of Suspension / Resumption of Operations / Extension of STA Request
***	STA Engineering Request / STA Legal Request / Extension of STA Request
***	DTV Transition Notification
***	Cable Initial Election Statement -- SUSPENDED by Commission Order FCC 01-34.

Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System

• Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System (CSRS): On-Line Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System for Broadcast Radio and Television service call signs. Apply for call signs; search for available call signs.

• For Call Sign system assistance, see the Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System Users' Guide (CSRS) or call 202-418-1600.

• Children's Television: Electronically file FCC Form 398 and obtain information on children's television programming offered by broadcast television stations.

• For Children's Television Reporting system assistance, see the Children's Television User's Manual or call 202-418-1665.

• Cable Operations And Licensing System (COALS): allows MVPDs and the public to view CARS licenses, registration data, and other filings held since 1994. Cable operators should obtain login names to submit the following filings online before filing the following forms:

• Cable Forms

320	Basic Signal Leakage Performance Report
321	Aeronautical Frequency Notification
322	Cable Community Registration
324	Cable Operator, Mail Address, and Operational Information Changes
325	Annual Cable Operator Report
327	Application for Cable Television Relay Service Station (CARS) Authorization

Additional filings for cable operators, such as CARS Assignments and Transfers, and CARS Modifications of license will become available online as they are ready.

328	Certification of Franchising Authority to Regulate Basic Cable Service Rates and Initial Findings of Lack of Effective Competition	PDF
394	Application for Franchise Authority Consent to Assignment or Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise	Excel
395-A	Cable Television Annual Employment Report	SUSPENDED by Commission Order FCC 01-34. PDF
395-B	Broadcast Station Annual Employment Report	SUSPENDED by Commission Order FCC 01-34. PDF
398	Children's Television Programing Report (KidVid)	KidVid main page | Electronic Filing | Form Instructions
1200	Setting Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Systems for First Time Filers	Excel | PDF
1205	Determining Costs of Regulated Cable Equipment and Installation	Excel | PDF
1210	Updating Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Systems	Excel | PDF
1220	Cost of Service Filing for Regulated Cable Systems	Text Instructions Form 1220 for Excel 4.0 for Windows Form 1220 for Lotus 123 3.1 for DOS Form 1220 for Lotus 123 4.0 for Windows
1240	Annual Updating of Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Systems	Excel | PDF
1275	Certification for Open Video Systems	Excel | PDF

FCC Registration Number

• FRN Manager -- Associate an FRN with a Facility ID number

Last updated June 4, 2009.