New License fees have been introduced into the amateur radio. The application fee came into effect on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 at 00:00:01 EDT. The following 3 facts will help you understand the new fee structure.
Fact 1 – The application fee as it relates to the Amateur Radio Service is $35 with two exceptions as noted in the table below by a yellow background.
| Purpose | Fee | |
|
New License |
Technician, General or Amateur Extra |
$35 |
| Under 18 – ARRL Grant reimbursement of $35 Fee | $35 | |
| Modify a License | Upgrade license class and/or request a systematic call sign change | Free |
| Request a Vanity call sign |
$35 |
|
| Renew License | Renew license only | |
| Renew license and modify license | ||
| Renew license and update administrative data (Change name, change mailing address, e-mail address) | ||
| Administrative Update |
Change one or more of the following: |
Free |
Fact 2 – VEs will not collect the application fees. The FCC will be responsible for collecting the fee and it will be payable to the US Treasury.
Fact 3 – Payment of the application fee is the sole responsibility of the applicant. They will be given a fact sheet that explains how to pay the fee within 10 calendar days.
For most of us, this translates into there will be a $35 fee for license renewal and application for vanity call.
For more information contact hamtest@gmail.com