Keep Your Pilot License Current with the FAA

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Do you know pilots, are required to update their address with the FAA within 30 days after you move - know how to advise them of a change? You are required to carry your license any time you fly - what would you do if you lost it? Here's all the details to stay in compliance.

Pilot Change of Address

There are two ways to update your address.

1. You can mail them either a:

* Change of Address Notification (PDF) form

* A signed, written request stating your:
name
date of birth
social security number or certificate number
new address

A Post Office Box is not acceptable as a residence address. A residence address must be furnished. If you want us to use your P.O. Box rather than your residence as your mailing address you may provide both.

2. You can also update your address online.

Replacement of Pilot License

There are two ways to update your address.

1. You can mail them either a:

* Application for Replacement of Lost, Destroyed, or Paper Airman Certificate (PDF) form

* or a signed, written request stating your:
name
date and place of birth
social security number and/or certificate number
the reason you need a replacement

You must include a check or money order for $2 (U.S. funds), made payable to FAA, for each certificate you request.

2. You can also request a replacement certificate online.

Important Information:
Mail requests to:
Federal Aviation Administration
Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for mail processing and 7 to 10 days for on-line processing.

If your residence address is listed as General Delivery, Rural Route, or Star Route, or PO Box, you must provide directions or a map for locating the residence. The FAA does not require that you get a new certificate when updating your address and won't issue one automatically.

The FAA will only issue one copy of each certificate.