Laurel P&P Lesson 3

Track 1: Laurel VEC P&P — Lesson 3 of 7

Registration, Identity Verification & Element Credit

The required steps before any applicant picks up a pencil or logs into ExamTools.

Learning objectives

  • Collect all required applicant information accurately
  • Apply the correct identity verification procedure for adults and youth
  • Evaluate element credit claims using the five permitted forms of proof
  • Know which license classes receive which element credits
Part A — Required information

What every applicant must provide

Required information is defined in §1.913(f), §97.17(b)(1), and §97.21(a)(2), and collected on LARC-VEC Form 605 Section 1: P&P App. 8 §5.1

  • ✓Full legal name (no single names, no numbers or symbols in name — see below) App. 8 §5.1.2.2
  • ✓Mailing address §97.23
  • ✓Email address §97.23
  • ✓FCC Registration Number (FRN) — required before any application will be accepted App. 8 §5.1.2.3
  • ✓Call sign (if applicable)
  • ✓Answer to the Felony (Basic Qualification) Question P&P §7.2.4.1
  • ✓Whether any FCC application is pending
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Single names and special characters cannot be processed

SessionManager complies with FCC’s ULS Electronic Batch Filing requirements. Applications cannot be accepted for persons using a single name (e.g., Madonna, Beyonce) or a name containing numbers, punctuation, or symbols. Refer these applicants to the FCC Help Desk: 877-480-3201 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET).

Part B — Identity verification

Verifying who the applicant is

The FCC prohibits obtaining an amateur license by fraudulent means §97.17(c). VEs must verify identity using the following methods: P&P App. 8 §5.2

Adults

Require one government-issued photo ID: passport, military ID, state driver’s license, or state identification card. Compare the photo to the applicant’s face. P&P App. 8 §5.2.2.1

Youth

A non-government photo ID (student ID), a non-photo ID (school ID, library card, report card), or other documentation acceptable to the Team Leader. Contact your RC for guidance if a youth has no identification. P&P App. 8 §5.2.2.1.2

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Re-identification between rooms

If registration and testing are in different rooms, a VE must confirm the applicant’s identity when they move from one room to the other — unless a VE directly observed the move and the ID was already checked. P&P App. 8 §5.2.3 All IDs must be returned to the applicant at the end of registration. P&P App. 8 §5.2.4

Part C — Element credit

Element credit: which licenses qualify

Element credits are awarded under §97.505 P&P App. 8 §5.3. Credits based on FCC-granted licenses do not expire. Credits from a CSCE expire 365 days from the issue date. P&P App. 1 (Element Credit definition)

License class / situation Current/in grace period Expired beyond grace period
Amateur Extra (FCC-granted) N/A Elements 3 and 4
Advanced, General, or Technician granted before 21 March 1987 Elements 2 and 3 Element 3 only
Technician Plus or Technician granted on or after 21 March 1987 Element 2 only No credit

Five acceptable forms of proof P&P App. 8 §5.3.2

  • 1

    CSCE from any VEC App. 8 §5.3.2.1

    Must be original + copy; not older than 365 days; unaltered; signed by three VEs; must specify the elements passed. Retain the copy; return the original. VEs must accept unexpired CSCEs from other VECs. App. 8 §5.3.2.1.6

  • 2

    Expired FCC-granted license App. 8 §5.3.2.2

    Original or ULS “Reference Copy.” Retain a copy; return the original. Note: licenses issued by third parties (US Navy, Army, Air Force, former territories) are not acceptable. App. 8 §5.3.2.2.2 Note

  • 3

    Letter from the FCC App. 8 §5.3.2.3

    Must state the class of license previously granted and when. Original + copy; retain copy; return original. Very rare.

  • 4

    Callbook page App. 8 §5.3.2.4

    Cover must show publication date; page must show applicant’s name, call sign, and license class. Highlight the applicant’s entry. Retain copy of cover and relevant page.

  • 5

    QRZ database page App. 8 §5.3.2.5

    Retain a copy of the page listing the applicant’s information. Available at qrz.com.

Knowledge Check

An applicant presents a CSCE issued by the ARRL VEC 300 days ago showing they passed Element 3. Should VEs accept this as element credit?




Knowledge Check

An applicant holds an expired Technician class license that was issued in 1990 (after March 21, 1987). What element credit, if any, are they entitled to?




Knowledge Check

An applicant provides a license issued to them by the US Army as proof of element credit. Is this acceptable?




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