A renewal can be filed 90 days prior to the expiration date of a call sign.  To complete a
renewal of your license the FCC Form 605 (Main Form and/or associated schedules) is required.
The purpose of the filing will either be Renewal Only "RO" or Renewal/Modification "RM".
Renewal Only will be selected to renew an existing license that has not expired and where no
changes in the license are being requested.  Renewal/Modification will be selected to renew an
existing license and request changes to that license (i.e., address, telephone, email, etc.)
For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via website:
www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.

To file electronically via the ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser (4.61;
4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application.
Electronic filers would utilize website: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
1) Click ULS Filing under the File heading.
2) Enter your TIN (taxpayer identification number) and Password.  If you do not have your
password or have forgotten it please call Technical Support 202-414-1250 for assistance.
3) Click on Select New Filing.
FOR RENEWAL ONLY:
4) Purpose of Application - Select Renewal Only "RO".
5) Renewal Only--Your call sign(s) should appear on this screen, click the box to enter a
check mark for the call sign(s) being updated.
6) Sign your application by typing your name in the appropriate boxes.
7) Click on Renew to file your application with the Commission.
8) A confirmation screen will appear telling you that your application has been successfully
submitted and provide you the file number of the application.  If a fee is due you will
receive information regarding the amount and have the options of printing out the FCC Form 159
or paying online.
FOR RENEWAL/MODIFICATION:
Follow Steps 1 through 3 as listed above.
4) Purpose of Application - Select Renewal/Modification "RM".
5) A drop down box will appear for you to select the call sign(s) you wish to renew and
modify.
6) The application screen will now appear with prefilled information allowing you to make the
requested changes by clicking and highlighting the areas you wish to change.
7) Sign your application by typing your name in the appropriate boxes and click next page.
8) Click Submit to file your application with the Commission.
9) A confirmation screen will appear telling you that your application has been successfully
submitted and provide you the file number of the application.  If a fee is due you will
receive information regarding the amount and have the options of printing out the FCC Form 159
or paying online.

If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (605) call our
ULS/Auctions Hotline at 888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording.
Sincerely,
ULShelp@fcc.gov
Agent  3827