Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 47 - Telecommunication last revised: Feb 05, 2026
§ 13.15 - License term.
Link to an amendment published at 90 FR 57704, Dec. 12, 2025.

First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificates, Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificates, and Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificates are normally valid for a term of five years from the date of issuance. All other commercial radio operator licenses are normally valid for the lifetime of the holder.

[78 FR 23153, Apr. 18, 2013]
authority: 47 U.S.C. 154,303
source: 58 FR 9124, Feb. 19, 1993, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 47 CFR 13.15