What is the difference between an Assignment of Authorization and a Transfer of Control?
An Assignment of Authorization (Purpose Code AA) must be requested from the FCC when a license is assigned to another party. An Assignment of Authorization involves a complete transfer of controlling interest in ownership in the license and generally involves the changing of the Licensee name. A Transfer of Control (Purpose Code TC) must be requested from the FCC when the transfer of controlling interest in the ownership of a licensee entity to another party or parties occurs. A Transfer of Control involves a transfer of controlling interest in ownership but generally does not involve the changing of the Licensee name. Refer to 47 CFR 1.948 for additional information regarding assignment of authorization or transfer of control. To complete a Transfer of Control or Assignment of Authorization, select the appropriate filing purpose in ULS, or manually file Form 603.
