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This article provides information on Renewing a License in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). You can renew one or more licenses on the same application.

Steps to Filing a Request to Renew a License in ULS

1. Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.
   Note: If you are taken to the My Applications page, click My Licenses to begin the steps below.
2. On the left-side of the screen, click Renew Licenses.
3. Select the licenses and Click Add.
4. Click Continue to navigate through the application.
5. Sign your application and click Submit Application.
   Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have signed your Application.

FAQs – Filing a Request to Renew a License in ULS

Will I owe a filing fee?

Some renewal applications require a fee. ULS will automatically determine if a fee is required and tell you the amount once you complete your application. If fees are due, they can be paid online as soon as you submit your application.

Additional information about fees is available at the Fees Help page.

Why can’t a see the licenses I want to renew in step 3?

There are a few possibilities:

Universal Licensing System - Help

This article provides a glossary of terms related to low power auxiliary device (LPAD) registrations. The registration process for unlicensed LPADS including wireless microphones provides interference protection from TV white space devices. Large venues that cannot accommodate all of their wireless microphones and other low power auxiliary devices on channels that have been set aside for wireless microphone use can register for protection on additional channels.

Universal Licensing System - Help

This article provides a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to unlicensed wireless microphone registrations. The registration process for unlicensed wireless microphones provides interference protection from TV white space devices. Large venues that cannot accommodate all of their wireless microphones on channels that have been set aside for wireless microphone use can register for protection on additional channels.

Universal Licensing System - Help

This article provides information on the steps to register low power auxiliary devices (LPADs) including unlicensed wireless microphones. The registration process for unlicensed LPADs provides interference protection from TV white space devices. Large venues that cannot accommodate all of their wireless microphones and other low power auxiliary devices on channels that have been set aside for this type of use can register for protection on additional channels.

A request to register unlicensed LPADs including wireless microphones must be received at least 30 days prior to the operation of the devices. You will need to provide information regarding the:

• Use of the two reserved channels and other TV channels where TV white spaces devices are not allowed to operate (other available TV channels)
• Registrant and contact information
• Venue
• Number of additional TV channels needed
• Schedule for unlicensed LPAD use (up to one year)

The process to register an unlicensed LPADs including wireless microphone involves three parts:

Part 1 - Determine If You Qualify

To register unlicensed LPADs, registrants must demonstrate that they will be using more unlicensed wireless microphones and other low power auxiliary devices than can be accommodated on the reserved and other available channels. To do this they must:

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This article provides information on how to request a Duplicate License in the Universal Licensing System (ULS).

Steps to Filing a Request for a Duplicate License in ULS

1. Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and Password.

   Note: If you are taken to the My Applications page, click My Licenses to begin the steps below.

2. On the left-hand side of the screen, click Request Duplicates.
3. Select the licenses and click Add.
4. Click Continue to navigate through the application.
5. Sign your application and click Submit Application.

   Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have signed your Application.

FAQs - Filing a Request for a Duplicate License in ULS

Will I owe a filing fee?

Some requests for a duplicate license require a fee. ULS will automatically determine if a fee is required and tell you the amount once you complete your application. If fees are due, they can be paid online as soon as you submit your application.

Additional information about fees is available at the Fees Help page.

What is the difference between a Request for a Duplicate License and a Reference Copy of a License?

A duplicate license is a copy of an original license that is mailed to you; whereas a reference copy is a copy of a license that you can print yourself in ULS License Search. The reference copy includes a watermark that says “Reference Copy” and is not considered an official version of your license.

How do I print a Reference Copy of a license?

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This article provides information on Withdrawing an Application in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). Applications with a status of pending, returned, or consented to can be withdrawn.

Steps to Filing a Request to Withdraw an Application in ULS

1. Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.

   Note: If you are taken to the My Licenses page, click My Applications to begin the steps below.

2. Click Pending, Returned, or Consented To (depending on the current status of the application you would like to withdraw).
3. Check the box next to the file number you would like to withdraw and Click the Withdraw button at the bottom of the screen.
4. Click Continue to navigate through the application.
5. Sign your application and click Submit Application.

   Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have signed your application.

FAQs – Filing a Request to Withdraw an Application in ULS

Will I owe a filing fee?

No.

How do I know if my application is received at the FCC?

Applications will appear either the next business day in ULS Application Search or two businesses days later for applications filed on a weekend or federal holiday.  Enter the file number in the ULS Application Search to find your application.

When will my application be withdrawn?

Generally, the application is withdrawn the next business day.

What should I do if I filed the application in error?

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This article provides information on how to file apply for a New License in the Universal Licensing System (ULS).

Steps to Applying for a New License in ULS

1. Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.
2. On the left-side of the screen, click Apply for a New License.
3. From the drop down box, select the Radio Service for the new license.
4. Click Continue to navigate through the application.
5. Sign your application and click Submit Application.

   Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have signed your application.

FAQs – Applying for a New License in ULS

Will I owe a filing fee?

Most applications for a New License require a fee. ULS will automatically determine if a fee is required and tell you the amount once you complete your application. If fees are due, they can be paid online as soon as you submit your application.

Additional information about fees is available at the Fees Help page.

How do I know if my application is received at the FCC?

Applications will appear either the next business day in ULS Application Search or two businesses days later for applications filed on a weekend or federal holiday.  Enter the file number in the ULS Application Search to find your application.

What if the drop down box does not contain the radio service as indicated in step 3?

There are a few possibilities:

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This article provides information on Amending an Application in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). There are generally two reasons for you to amend an application in ULS:

1. You received a Notice of Return letter from the FCC and you must respond to the letter; or
2. You need to change some information on an application that is pending.

Steps to Filing a Request to Amend an Application in ULS

1. Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.

   Note: If you are taken to the My Licenses page, click My Applications to begin the steps below.

2. Towards the bottom left of the screen, Enter the file number of the application you want to amend and click Go.
3. On the top right of the screen, Click Update under Work on This Application.

   Note: This step will begin the amendment process.

4. Make your changes, sign your application and click Submit Application.

   Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have signed your application.

FAQs – Filing a Request to Amend an Application in ULS

Will I owe a filing fee?

Most amendments do not require a fee; however it depends on what information is changed in the amendment. ULS will automatically determine if a fee is required and tell you the amount once you complete your application. If fees are due, they can be paid online as soon as you submit your application.

Additional information about fees is available at the Fees Help page.

Why don’t I see an Update link as indicated in step 3?

There are a few possibilities: