# 47 CFR § 5.55: Filing of applications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.55

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 5.55
- **Heading:** Filing of applications
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 5—EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE > Subpart B—Applications and Licenses

## Text

(a) To assure that necessary information is supplied in a consistent manner by applicants, standard forms must be used, except for applications for special temporary authorization (STA) and reports submitted for Commission consideration. Standard numbered forms for the Experimental Radio Service are described in § 5.59.
(b) Applications requiring fees as set forth in part 1, subpart G of this chapter must be filed in accordance with § 0.401(b) of this chapter.
(c) Each application for station authorization shall be specific and complete with regard to the information required by the application form and this part.
(1) Conventional and Spectrum Horizons license and STA applications shall be specific as to station location, proposed equipment, power, antenna height, and operating frequencies.
(2) Broadcast license applicants shall comply with the requirements in subpart D of this part; Program license applicants shall comply with the requirements in subpart E of this part; Medical Testing license applicants shall comply with the requirements in subpart F of this part; Compliance Testing license applicants shall comply with the requirements in subpart G of this part; and Spectrum Horizons license applicants shall comply with the requirements in subpart I of this part.
(d) Filing conventional, program, medical, compliance testing, and Spectrum Horizons experimental radio license applications:
(1) Applications for radio station authorization shall be submitted electronically through the Office of Engineering and Technology website http://www.fcc.gov/els.
(2) Applications for special temporary authorization shall be filed in accordance with the procedures of § 5.61.
(3) Any correspondence relating thereto that cannot be submitted electronically shall instead be submitted to the Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology, Washington, DC 20554.
(e) For broadcast experimental radio licenses, applications for radio station authorization shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of § 5.59.
[78 FR 25162, Apr. 29, 2013, as amended at 84 FR 25690, June 4, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 5.1 § 5.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Scope of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.3.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.51 § 5.51 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.51.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.53 § 5.53 Station authorization required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.53.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.54 § 5.54 Types of authorizations available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.54.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.55 § 5.55 Filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.55.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.57 § 5.57 Who may sign applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.57.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.59 § 5.59 Forms to be used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.59.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.61 § 5.61 Procedure for obtaining a special temporary authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.61.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.63 § 5.63 Supplemental statements required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.63.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.64 § 5.64 Special provisions for satellite systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.64.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.65 § 5.65 Defective applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.65.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.67 § 5.67 Amendment or dismissal of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.67.md)

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