11-7-2026

LCRC VE team, Trimpe room 156 on the LCCC campus, in Godfrey Il. k9ham.org/bah

What you need to bring to the session

$15.00 Examination Fee (Cash or USPS Money Order)

FRN (FCC Registration Number) need one?

Valid Email Address

Driver License, passport or other legal photo identification.

• NOTE If no photo ID is available, you must present TWO of the following:

Non-photo ID/drivers license

Social Security card

Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)

Minors work permit or school report card

Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or

Postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her mailing address as it appears on the Form 605

Your current license, if you are seeking a license upgrade or element credit. ** Please bring the original for verification AND a photocopy to send to the ARRL VEC.

Any applicable CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination) forms or expired licenses if you are seeking element credit. ** Please bring the original for verification AND a photocopy to send to the ARRL VEC.

You may bring a calculator if you like, but it must have no programmable memory or you must show that any programmable memories are cleared prior to the start of the exam.

The FCC is now charging a $35 application fee that applies to new, renewal, rule waiver, and modification that request a new vanity call sign, the fee will be per application.

Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or email address, and modification applications to upgrade an amateur radio licensee’s operator class or to request a sequentially issued call sign, are exempt from fees.

The fee must be paid online directly to the FCC, they will send you an email with a link to pay once they receive the application.