Airmen Certification
News & Highlights
- We are currently processing permanent Airmen Certificates for temporary certificates that were issued approximately March 09, 2026.
- The USAS website is available for U.S. Agent designation.
Report a Name Change or Change in Nationality – If you are an airman who holds only a Flight Attendant or CTO, send copy of legal documentation such as court orders, marriage licenses, passports, and birth certificates directly to the Airmen Certification Branch using form AC 8060-56.
**If you hold other types airmen certificates, in addition to Flight Attendant or CTO, click here
Report a Change in Your Name, Nationality, or Citizenship
- AC 8060-55 – Change of Address, Airmen Certificate Holder
- AC 8060-56– Application for Replacement of Lost, Destroyed, or Paper Airman Certificate(s)
- FAA 8400-3 – Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Flight Engineers, Flight Navigators, Aircraft Dispatchers, and Control Tower Operators
- FAA 8610-1 – Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization
- FAA 8610-2 – Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Mechanics and Parachute Riggers
- FAA 8610-3 – Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application - Repairman
- FAA 8710-1 – Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Pilots, Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors
- FAA 8710-11 – (Sport Pilot Only) Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Sport Pilot
- FAA 8710-13 – (Remote Pilot Only) Remote Pilot Certificate and/or Rating Application
- AC 8060-67 – Request Change of Airmen Certificate Number
- AC 8060-68 – Request Copies of My Complete Airman File from the Airmen Certification Branch
- AC 8060-69 – Request for Copies of My Complete Certification File to be Released to a Third Party
- AC 8060-71 – Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certification
- AC 8060-72 – FOIA Request (FROM AIRLINES) for Copies to 3rd Party
Do you display my certificate number on the Internet?
We do not display your SSN, certificate number, or date of birth on the FAA website.
Where can I find the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)?
Our FSDO Locator will help you find the nearest Flight Standards District Office.
Where can I find the nearest designated examiner?
You can find designated pilot examiners using the Designee Locator.
Where can I find U.S. Civil Airmen Statistics?
Where can I find the nearest computer testing site?
Where can I download Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for:
Form 8610-2 Mechanics, Repairman and Parachute Riggers
Form 8400-3 Flight Engineers, Flight Navigators, Aircraft Dispatchers, and Control Tower Operators
Form 8610-1 Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization
Form 8710-1 Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
Form 8710-11 Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application — Sport PilotWhere can I access the Federal Aviation Regulations?
Where can I access FAA Advisory Circulars?
The Regulatory and Guidance Library contains FAA Advisory Circulars.
Where can I contact the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?