Term of Licenses
The following licenses are issued for the holder's lifetime:
The following licenses are issued for a 5 year term:
These licenses may be renewed from ninety (90) days prior to the end of their term up until five years following expiration
without having to re-take an examination. After the five-year grace period expires, applicants must retake the requisite
written and/or telegraphy examination(s). An expired certificate is not valid for any radio operations.
Important Note: Prior to March 25, 2008, the license term for GMDSS Radio Operator's Licenses, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's Licenses,
GMDSS Radio Maintainer's Licenses, GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer Licenses, and Marine Radio Operator Permits was five years.
Any holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator's License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License,
GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that expired prior to March 25, 2008, must still
file an application to renew the license or permit within the five-year grace period after expiration. Any GMDSS Radio Operator's License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License, GMDSS
Radio Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that was active, i.e., had not expired, as of March 25, 2008, does not have to be renewed.
