# 47 C.F.R. § 1.10011 (2026): Who may sign applications? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10011 ## Section - **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 1.10011 (2026) - **Heading:** Who may sign applications? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 1: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart Y: International Communications Filing System / § 1.10011: § 1.10011 Who may sign applications? ## Text (a) The Commission only accepts electronic applications. An electronic application is “signed” when there is an electronic signature. An electronic signature is the typed name of the person “signing” the application, which is then electronically transmitted via ICFS. (b) For all electronically filed applications, you (or the signor) must actually sign a paper copy of the application, and keep the signed original in your files for future reference. (c) You only need to sign the original of applications, amendments, and related statements of fact. (d) Sign applications, amendments, and related statements of fact as follows: (1) By you, if you are an individual; (2) By one of the partners, if you are a partnership; (3) By an officer, director, or duly authorized employee, if you are a corporation; or (4) By a member who is an officer, if you are an unauthorized association. (e) If you file applications, amendments, and related statements of fact on behalf of eligible government entities, an elected or appointed official who may sign under the laws of the applicable jurisdiction must sign the document. Eligible government entities are: (1) States and territories of the United States, (2) Political subdivisions of these states and territories, (3) The District of Columbia, and (4) Units of local government. (f) If you are either physically disabled or absent from the United States, your attorney may sign applications, amendments and related statements of facts on your behalf. (1) Your attorney must explain why you are not signing the documents. (2) If your attorney states any matter based solely on his belief (rather than knowledge), your attorney must explain his reasons for believing that such statements are true. ither physically disabled or absent from the United States, your attorney may sign applications, amendments and related statements of facts on your behalf. (1) Your attorney must explain why you are not signing the documents. (2) If your attorney states any matter based solely on his belief (rather than knowledge), your attorney must explain his reasons for believing that such statements are true. (g) It is unnecessary to sign applications, amendments, and related statements of fact under oath. However, willful false statements are punishable by a fine and imprisonment, 18 U.S.C. 1001, and by administrative sanctions. [69 FR 40327, July 2, 2004, as amended at 85 FR 17285, Mar. 27, 2020; 88 FR 21437, Apr. 10, 2023] ## Nearby sections - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10000 (2026) § 1.10000 What is the purpose of the requirements related to the International Communications Filing System?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10000.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10001 (2026) § 1.10001 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10001.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10002 (2026) § 1.10002 What happens if the rules conflict?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10002.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10003 (2026) § 1.10003 When can I start operating?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10003.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10004 (2026) § 1.10004 What am I allowed to do if I am approved?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10004.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10005 (2026) § 1.10005 What is ICFS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10005.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10006 (2026) § 1.10006 Is electronic filing mandatory?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10006.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10007 (2026) § 1.10007 What applications can I file electronically?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10007.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10008 (2026) § 1.10008 What are ICFS file numbers?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10008.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10009 (2026) § 1.10009 What are the steps for electronic filing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10009.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10010 (2026) § 1.10010 Do I need to send paper copies with my electronic applications?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10010.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10011 (2026) § 1.10011 Who may sign applications?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10011.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10012 (2026) § 1.10012 When can I file on ICFS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10012.md) - [47 C.F.R. § 1.10013 (2026) § 1.10013 How do I check the status of my application after I file it?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10013.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10011. 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