What is an FRN?
FCC Registration Number. An FRN is a 10-digit number that is assigned when one registers their TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) with the CORES (COmission Registration System). The FRN itself is unique for identification purposes. One must have an FRN to be able to do business with the Commission. For the companies whom have subsidiaries or sister companies, there may be multiple FRNs assigned.
The FCC Registration Number (FRN) is the 10-digit number assigned to all entities (individual and corporate) that transact business with the FCC, and it must be provided any time an application is filed in ULS. Here are some important facts about the FRN: • All ULS and ASR users that have existing licenses and were registered in the ULS TIN Registration database prior to December 3, 2001, were issued an FRN. Search by your call sign in ULS License Search (accessible from the ULS Home). Your FRN will appear on the License Search results page. • If you do not have an FRN, you must register with the FCC. • Once you have registered, you must return to ULS and associate any existing call signs you have with your new FRN. Read more about CORES and the FRN (pdf) .
An FRN, or FCC registration number, is a 10-digit number that is assigned to a business or individual registering with the FCC. This unique FRN is used to identify the registrant’s business dealings with the FCC. The FCC will use the FRN to determine if all of a registrant’s fees have been paid. Each entity featured on an E-Rate application needs to acquire the FCC Registration Number (FCCRN). You are encouraged to register through the FCC’s Registration site as soon as you expect to do business with the FCC (A filer, licensee, certificate holder, or any entity sending payments to the FCC is considered to be doing business) . This way, you will be ready to access any of the electronic licensing systems without having to go through the registration process at the time you submit an application. SLD facilitate the application process for obtaining FCCRNs. You need a Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN) or the EIN ( Employer Identification Number) to obtain the FCCRN SLD web help http://ww
An FRN, or FCC registration number, is a 10-digit number that is assigned to all businesses and individuals conducting business with the FCC. The FCC will use the FRN to determine if all of a registrant’s fees have been paid. You must register with the Commission prior to filing applications in ULS License Manager. You may already haven an FRN. Most ULS and ASR users that had existing licenses and were registered in the ULS TIN Registration database prior to December 3, 2001, were issued an FRN automatically. Search by your call sign in ULS License Search. Your FRN will appear on the License Search results page. For more information, see Public Notice DA 01-2452.
