Follow these simple steps to get your NO TEST GMRS License from the FCC
Am I qualified to get a GMRS radio license?
You may apply for a GMRS license if you are 18 years or older and not a representative of a foreign government. Once you receive a license, any family member, regardless of age, can operate GMRS radios, and they do not need to reside in your home. There is a $35.00 FCC fee to obtain your license.
If you already have FRN: Follow the steps in SECTION ONE to File an Application for a new GMRS Station license.
NO FRN? Skip to SECTION TWO.
Follow the instructions in this link to recover your FRN, locate your call sign and download your official FCC license.
SECTION ONE; If you already have a FRN.
Go to ULS License Manager and log in with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password if you have one. After logging in choose “Apply For New License” from the left hand box as seen in the image bellow.
- NOTE: If you do not know your FRN, you can search for it by entering your call sign here: ULS License Search or by clicking the “Check your licenses” link under the submit button on the Log In page.
- If you do not know the password:
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- Click on the Contact Tech Support link under the Submit button on the Log In page.
- On the next page, click the link and follow the prompts for resetting the password.
- After receiving confirmation of a successful password reset, click the link for Universal Licensing System (DO NOT click the CORES Public Interface link.)
- Click the yellow ULS License Manager button to return to the Log In page.
- Enter the FRN and password and click the Submit button.
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NEXT:
- On the left side of the My Licenses page, click the Apply for a New License link (see image below) and continue following the application process.
- Choose “ZA – General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)” from the radio service drop down list.
- Click Continue and navigate to the application.
- On the Summary page, review your application and click the Continue to Certify button to continue.
- On the Certification page, sign your application by typing your name in the boxes provided and click the Submit button. (The Title box is optional.)
- ULS will calculate the fees. Fees for online filing MUST be received within 10 calendar days of the filing.
- Click the Continue For Payment Options button to choose the method of payment.
SECTION TWO: If you need to apply for your FRN first.
- If you do not have an FRN, you need register for one here: FCC Registration System or by clicking the “Register with the FCC” link under the Submit button on the Log In page.
- NOTE: You will be prompted to register and verify a username account prior to obtaining your FRN.
NEXT, once you have registered:
- Go to the Login page and login with your FRN and password.
- Proceed to the license Manager page.
- On the left side of the page, click the Apply for a New License link (see first image below).
- Choose “ZA – General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)” from the radio service drop down list.
- Click Continue and navigate to the application.
- On the Summary page, (second image below) review your application and click the Continue to Certify button to continue.
- On the Certification page, sign your application by typing your name in the boxes provided and click the Submit button. (The Title box is optional.)
- ULS will calculate the fees. Fees for online filing MUST be received within 10 calendar days of the filing.
- Click the Continue For Payment Options button to choose the method of payment (third image below) and continue.
- Complete the payment section and the process will be completed
You will receive an email verifying your credit card payment. Normally you will receive notification with license details within no more than two days. To download or print a paper copy of the license authorization, log in again to the FCC website https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp and click the Download Electronic Authorizations link on the My Licenses page.
Click CONTINUE TO CERTIFY to proceed to the Certification page.
Choose your payment method and continue. Your application should now be complete.
Once your payment is complete you should receive your Call Sign in an email the next day or two.
Follow the instructions in the link below to recover your FRN, locate your call sign and download your official FCC license.