FCC SIMPLIFIED ONLINE FILING SYSTEM
This information was modified from the original written by W8JV.
Those who have previously tried to navigate the FCC’s complex and confusing ULS system have a pleasant surprise awaiting them. The old system is gone and the new user-friendly version is much easier to use. If you already have your FRN (FCC Registration Number) and Password assigned and you want to; renew a license, replace a lost license, change an address or apply for a vanity call - these have been greatly simplified. Just go to the FCC site, fill in your FRN and password and proceed to follow instructions on subsequent pages.
If you do not have an FRN and Password go to Universal Licensing System page. On the first screen that you see, find the tab marked REGISTER and click on CORES/CALLSIGN. On the next page where it says "If you are not registered with the FCC" click on REGISTER NOW then click CONTINUE. On the next page click on INDIVIDUAL and YES for Address in USA and click CONTINUE. The CORES registration page will be displayed.
Fill in your first and last name (salutation and middle initial optional) and your Social Security number. In the Contact Information portion fill in your street address as well as City and select your state, then enter your zip code. Phone, fax and email are optional.
Under CORES Password you can select your own password of leave this blank and CORES will generate a password for you. If you select your own password fill in a "hint" that will jog your memory for the password. When finished, click on SUBMIT. If you have failed to fill in any of the required fields you will be prompted to go back and fill them in. Within a minute of clicking Submit, you will see a page with your assigned FRN and Password and Hint. PRINT OUT THIS PAGE AND KEEP IT IN A SECURE PLACE! You will then be instructed to CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK to associate your call sign with your FRN number and Password. The next page you see may already have your newly assigned FRN and Password shown. If not, fill this information in the appropriate spaces and click on ENTER CALL SIGNS.
On the next screen enter your ham call in box number one and click on SUBMIT. Your call sign is now associated with your FRN and CORES registration.