CDBS

• Consolidated Database System (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.
    • Application ID Number Search -- CDBS Application ID search.
    • 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.
  • List of the Broadcast Forms that MUST be electronically filed via CDBS.

Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System

• Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System (CSRS):  The 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 CSRS Users' Guide or call 202-418-2211.

Children's Television

• Children's Television:  Electronically file FCC Form 2100 Schedule H and obtain information on children's television programming offered by broadcast television stations.

Electronic Filing for Cable Operators

• Cable Operations and Licensing System (COALS):  Allows multi-channel video program distributors (MVPDs) and the public to view CARS licenses, registration data, and other filings held since 1994.
• List of the Cable Forms that MUST be electronically filed via COALS.

FCC Registration Number

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

Licensing and Management System (LMS) and LMS Help Center

• Licensing and Management System (LMS)
  LMS is the Media Bureau's Internet based system which permits electronic filing of broadcast radio and television application forms with the FCC.  LMS will soon replace the CDBS e-filing system.  Currently Video Division services, full-power TV , Class A and Low Power Television, and TV Translator stations that seek to file applications for construction permits or licenses to cover construction permits can use LMS to file such applications.  Notifications or Special Temporary Authority requests related to television stations can also be filed using LMS.  FM construction permit, FM license, and renewal applications for AM and FM radio services moved to LMS on September 25, 2019.  We will be adding more filing Schedules (replacing Forms) on an ongoing basis to LMS.  For a complete list of releases visit the LMS login page and click on LMS Releases.  The LMS Help Center also has useful information.

For more information pertaining to the Media Bureau, please call:  (202) 418-7200.