How to apply for a GMRS license and receive your FCC call sign

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  • SandDoller
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    • Jul 2025
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    How to apply for a GMRS license and receive your FCC call sign

    Here is a step by step guide on how to obtain a GMRS license and call sign from the FCC. I originally posted this on my blogUniversal Licensing SystemWRAA720:
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    Step 1: Create an FCC Universal Licensing System account

    If you are a first time user, create a new ULS account here
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    Some questions are asked before proceeding, then you can fill out an application with your name, address, password, etc:

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    Step 2: Log in to the ULS



    After creating the account, or if you have an existing ULS account, log in here. Use your existing FCC Registration Number (FRN), or the FRN provided after completing the first step.

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    Once you are logged in, you will be taken to this screen which shows your current and applied for licenses:

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    Step 3: Begin application for a GMRS license
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    Click continue after these questions, and on the next screen supply the licensee name and address:

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    ?Once this is complete, click Continue. The next step is to answer the following question, then click Continue again:


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    Step 4: Submit the application

    The final step before submitting application is reading all the certification statements, which summarize the rules you are agreeing to follow as a GMRS license holder. Electronically sign the application and submit:
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    When you submit the application, you will be prompted to complete payment. After that, all you can do is wait! Applications will appear in ULS Application Searchamendment to the application. See the Applying for a New License in the Universal Licensing System FAQStep 5: Receive call sign and download authorization documents
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    This is not my post this was copied from https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/1240...-gmrs-license/ This post is just to help people get their GMRS Lic. This explains what you need to do. If you do get your GMRS Lic. Be sure to join mygmrs.com to get a lot more help.

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    Last edited by SandDoller; July 15, 2025, 05:33 AM.
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