Testing begins at 04:30PM

What you need to bring to the exam session:

1. One legal photo ID (identification)

   • State Driver’s License

   • Government issued Passport

   • Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card

   • Student School Photo ID card

   • State Photo ID card

     If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:

     • Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)
     • Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
     • Social security card
     • Employer's wage statement or Minor's work permit
     • School ID card
     • School or Public Library card
     • Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on the Form 605.

   Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise two non-photo IDs are required

2. Any current CSCEs that have not yet shown up in the FCC database.

3. Test fee, CASH ONLY, exact amount (if possible): $15

4. A FCC Registration Number (FRN) How to get a FRN Number Hamstudy will step you through this when you register

5. Calculators: Non-programmable calculators are allowed. Programmable calculators are NOT ALLOWED unless their memories can be cleared or reset at the exam session site by the testing crew prior to the start of the exam. The decision as to whether a calculator will be allowed to be used rests with the Chief Volunteer Examiner/Session Manager and that decision is final. Cell phone/tablet Calculator Apps will not be used.

Notice: The FCC charges a $35 fee for new applications, renewals and vanity call sign requests as of April 19th. The fees should be paid directly to the FCC within ten days of your application being submitted by the ARRL. Failure to do so will result in your application being dismissed. ARRL will have to resubmit your application License. Upgrade applications are not charged the $35 processing fee by the FCC.

Cell Phones, Tablets and other Personal Electronic Devices: These devices will be placed on "silent" or turned off and removed from the examinee's position prior to the start of the exam.

Applicants should be aware that the following information about you will be made publicly available on the FCC's website when issued a license

• Your name
• Your mailing address
• Your license call sign and license class
• Your FCC registration number
• Felony conviction status (FCC Qualification Question)
• Various transaction dates, administrative review statuses, etc.
• Social security numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses are never published

If you do not want your home address to be public information when the new license is issued, an alternative address, such as a PO Box or work address, would be acceptable.