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Renewals, moves and name changes — edited Aug 29, 2026 by Unknown editor
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## Term and renewal
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US amateur licenses run **ten years**. You may renew in the 90 days before expiry, and there is a
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two-year grace period afterwards during which the license is expired — you may not transmit, but
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you may renew without retesting. After the grace period, you start over with an exam.
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Renewal is done through the FCC ULS with your CORES login and costs $35.
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## Address changes
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Your mailing address must be current. Update it in the ULS the same week you move — this is free,
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takes five minutes, and undeliverable mail can cost you the license.
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## Name changes
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Update through the ULS. Your call sign does not change.
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## Set a reminder now
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Ten years is long enough that most lapsed licenses are simple forgetfulness. Put the expiry date in
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a calendar, and enable email notifications in CORES.
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## Silent keys
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When an operator dies, the family should notify the FCC to cancel the license. Clubs frequently
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apply for the call sign afterwards as a memorial club station.