AA7HW: After your License Exam: Find your Callsign

  • The FCC should send you an email when your callsign is issued.
  • HamStudy should send you an email shortly after your callsign is issued.
  • You can search for your license on the Universal Licensing System. In the License Search box, select By FRN, type your FRN into the box, and click SEARCH. You can then click on your Call Sign (if it has been issued) to view your license. From that page, you can click Reference Copy to download a Reference Copy of your license in PDF Format.
  • If you wish to download an Official Copy of your license in PDF Format:
    • Go to the FCC License Manager Log In page.
    • Enter your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password and click SUBMIT.
    • If you have multiple licenses (e.g. Amateur Radio License and GMRS License), click My Licenses on the left, then click on your callsign in the list of licenses.
    • Click on the link to download your official electronic authorizations now.
    • Note that you may need to unblock popup windows in order to download your license.