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Welcome to our US Aviation Agency’s USAS FAQ, we serve as an official FAA US Agent for Service USAS provider. Learn how to designate US Aviation Agency as your FAA Agent for Service with step-by-step guidance for FAA certificate holders and aircraft registration owners living outside of the United States. Our services ensure FAA compliance with USAS requirements for FAA License Holders (Pilots, Drone Pilots, Mechanics, etc living abroad) outlined in 14 CFR Part 3 Subpart C. Including a physical U.S. address for your FAA legal correspondence. Below, explore detailed answers to common US Agent for Service questions, tailored to your needs. For more resources, visit our Resources page or get aviation insights from our Aviation Blog and stay informed with our Social Media Hub! ✈️

US Aviation Agency FAQ How to designate an FAA agent for your U.S. Address.
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The $39 annual USAS plan is a full FAA U.S. Agent for Service package — not an address-only listing. YOU RECEIVE:

  • A Staffed, FAA USAS-Compliant U.S. Physical Address at our long-standing business office (Daytona Beach International Airport), which is attended during all USPS hours.
  • Agent Availability with a dedicated USAS representative who receives your accountable mail, digitizes it (high quality), notifies you (same day) and follows up (next day) should you not log into your dashboard promptly.
  • Proprietary Dashboard with unlimited mailbox storage and prompt alerts via SMS, WhatsApp or Signal text and email.
  • Concierge Designation Support — step-by-step USAS.FAA.gov instructions in your dashboard, plus 24/7 multilingual support from aviation professionals (ATP / Flight Instructor / Dispatcher, USAS specialist), not a generic registered agent or call center.
  • Your Choice of Original Document Handling - holding (included), shredding (included) or shipping (additional fee)
    • Holding is complimentary: original documents are held in a secure firesafe until you direct us to ship or shred.
    • Shredding is complimentary: original documents are shredded and incinerated upon your emailed written request.
    • Shipping: There is a $10 handling fee per shipment plus the actual carrier cost (estimate sent for approval first - see our shipping FAQ for more details).

* All digitized documents remain available to you via your US Aviation Agency 24/7 secure personal Dashboard.

** There are NO account setup fees or per-scan fees for high-quality digitization.

Why $39 covers all of these services: US Aviation Agency operates from within the same facility as our long-standing co-company, Daytona Jets. The address, firesafe(s) record storage, USPS-hours staffing and aviation-trained personnel are already in place for business jet flight operations. USAS is simply a Value Added Service that easily integrated into our already existing infrastructure.

Service starts at checkout. Plans auto-renew annually (30-day email reminder); cancel anytime to stop the next charge. 14-day full money-back guarantee. If you cancel, you must immediately designate a new agent at USAS.FAA.GOV per FAA requirement.

US Aviation Agency’s USAS Service Plan meets (and greatly exceeds) all FAA’s regulations: a real physical address that can receive legal process, plus prompt notification of your document.

14 CFR Part 3 Subpart C § 3.302 Definitions.

  • U.S. agent address is an address in the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory or possession. If the U.S. agent is an entity, the address must be the U.S. agent's office address. If the U.S. agent is an individual, the address must be the U.S. agent's usual place of residence or, if applicable, the individual's U.S. military office address. If the U.S. agent is serving as a U.S. agent in their official capacity with the military, the address may be a military office address. A U.S. agent address may not be a post office box, military post office box, or a mail drop box (CMRA/PMB).
  • U.S. agent for service (U.S. agent) is an entity or an adult (individual who is 18 or older) with a U.S. address who a certificate, rating, or authorization holder or applicant designates to receive FAA service on their behalf.
  • U.S. physical address (FAA certificate holders) is an address in the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory or possession, but excludes post office boxes, military post office boxes, mail drop boxes, and commercial (CMRA/PMB) addresses that are not also residential addresses.

Advisory Circular AC No: 3-1

  • 2.5 Requirements & Responsibilities of U.S. Agents. A U.S. agent should timely transmit all documents the FAA serves on the U.S. agent to the certificate, rating, or authorization holder or applicant that designated the U.S. agent. Transmittal methods from the U.S. agent to the individual might include, for example, scanning and emailing, faxing the documents, or sending the documents through expedited mail. The U.S. agent and the individual who designated the U.S. agent should agree in advance on what transmittal method would work best to ensure the U.S. agent’s timely transmittal of FAA correspondence.

Yes! The FAA prefers to ship your certificate directly to your home-country address free of charge via USPS International First-Class mail. This is the standard delivery process for non-accountable (non-legal) FAA correspondence.

Important distinction between FAA systems:

The FAA has several portals where certificate holders enter addresses:

  • usas.faa.gov – only for designating your U.S. Agent for Service (accountable mail and process service delivery).
  • iacra.faa.gov – certificate applications (this is one of two systems that control certificate mailing).
  • registry.faa.gov – address changes and replacement certificates (the other system that controls certificate mailing).
  • medxpress.faa.gov – medical certificate applications.

Your U.S. Agent for Service address is entered ONLY in the USAS portal (usas.faa.gov). Your International address of residency remains the controlling address in all of the other FAA portals.

According to FAA Advisory Circular AC 3-1, Section 2.3 (“Documents Served on U.S. Agents”), the documents your U.S. agent receives are generally limited to the following:

  • Enforcement action letters, notices, and orders.
  • Reexamination letters.
  • Letters of investigation.
  • Letters requesting additional information or denying a medical certificate.
  • Notices to aircraft owners of an ineffective or invalid aircraft registration.

Only these accountable documents (legal correspondence ) will be addressed to your designated U.S. Agent for Service (USAS). These documents come from the FAA’s Legal Department (eg. Atlanta, Georgia) and they differ in significance verses correspondence received from the FAA’s Airman Certification Branch (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), such as your Pilot, Flight/Ground Instructor, A&P or UAS certificate.

Why some USAS customers still choose to have their certificate mailed to US Aviation Agency

We typically see two common situations:

  • You will be traveling when your FAA certificate is expected to arrive and you would like us to receive it and forward it to your temporary address, such as a hotel, flight training center (Flight Safety, CAE SimuFlite, SIMCOM etc.) or to an employer during indoc training.
  • You have had difficulty receiving mail from the FAA in your country of residency in the past and prefer to route your certificate through US Aviation Agency so we can forward it to you with a registered or certified tracking number.

For details on our shipping options, methods and fees for pilot certificates, aircraft registrations and other essential documents, please see our Shipping FAQ.

How to have your certificate routed through US Aviation Agency

You must still keep your permanent home-country physical address on file with the FAA per their official record requirements.

If you decide you want your certificate sent to us under special circumstances, contact us and we will send you the exact step-by-step instructions for entering a “Special Mailing Address” in IACRA or a mailing address in the Aircraft Registry. Along with any necessary forms required for receiving and shipping. Do not change your permanent address of record!

  • Email: [email protected]

Bottom line:

USAS designation and certificate mailing address are separate. Most of our customers leave their certificate mailing address as their home country of residence address. We are happy to help with temporary or special mailing situations when needed — just reach out and we will walk you through the correct process.

If you choose to have your original documents shipped to you, US Aviation Agency charges a $10 value added service fee per mailing transaction plus the actual cost of shipping. Multiple documents can be included in a single mailing transaction, so you only pay the $10 fee once per shipment, regardless of the number of documents. The shipping cost depends on the carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL or USPS) you select and the destination.

Why is there a $10 value added service fee per mailing transaction?

The $10 value added service fee covers the administrative and handling costs associated with preparing and processing your documents for shipment. This includes securely packaging your essential items, coordinating with the chosen carrier and ensuring compliance with U.S. and International mailing requirements. The fee applies once per mailing transaction, even if multiple documents are included in the shipment.

How is the shipping cost determined?

The shipping cost is the actual amount charged by the carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL or USPS) for delivering your documents to your specified address.

Will I know the total cost before shipping?

Yes, we will provide an estimated total cost, including the $10 service fee and the carrier’s shipping charge, before proceeding with the shipment. You will have the opportunity to approve the estimated cost. The final shipping cost may vary slightly depending on the carrier’s final charges and you will be charged the actual amount, prior to shipping.

Do I have to pay for shipping if I don't want physical documents?

No, shipping is optional. As part of our USAS service, we receive and manage your FAA-related documents at our U.S. address for compliance. All documents are digitized as high-quality PDFs and uploaded to your 'My Account' dashboard.  If you do not need physical copies shipped, you can choose to have original documents securely shredded at no additional cost.

How do I request documents be shipped?

Simply, email us at:  [email protected] and let us know which documents you would like to have shipped.  Please include the shipping address in the email and the following email subject line:  Document Shipping Request

A customer service representative will be in touch with you within 24 hours to provide you with your shipping pricing and options based on your chosen destination.

Note: If there is an urgent need for your documents please change your subject line to: URGENT Document Shipping Request

Switching your FAA U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) designee is straightforward and fully handled through the official FAA USAS portal—no paper forms or direct FAA submissions needed on your end. Per 14 CFR § 3.303(c), you must notify the FAA of any change to your U.S. Agent designation within 30 days of the change to stay compliant.

Why are Pilots and other FAA Certificate (FAA License) holders switching their USAS provider to US Aviation Agency?

  • Agent availability
  • Secure document receipt and high-quality digitization
  • Proprietary dashboard with instant notifications (dashboard, SMS, WhatsApp, Signal, email)
  • Shredding or optional forwarding
  • Concierge designation service
  • Multilingual support
  • 24/7 technical support from aviation pros
  • Most competitive USAS provider on the market

Here's the simple step-by-step process:

Sign up with US Aviation Agency first - select the (USAS Annual Plan), enter your required information and complete payment.

*An active annual subscription is required for us to fully activate our services and process any FAA correspondence on your behalf.

Update your designation in the USAS system:

  1. Login to your FAA USAS portal account at https://usas.faa.gov.
  2. Select the option for Airman/Operator or Aircraft Owner (whichever applies to you).
  3. Enter your FTN and DOB (Airmen/Operators) or your N-Number and Serial # (Aircraft Owners).
  4. Select the option to 'Edit or Update' in the upper right corner of the grey box.
  5. Choose 'Service Agent Company' and enter US Aviation Agency details (full entity name, our U.S. physical address, email and contact person — these are provided for you automatically in your personal dashboard after signup).
  6. Certify that the Agent has accepted responsibility (this is done electronically in the USAS portal).
  7. Submit the change.

The FAA processes this electronically and your new designation becomes effective almost immediately. Both parties (you and US Aviation Agency) will receive confirmation via email of the designation.  We will upload a copy of the designation email to your US Aviation Agency > My Account > Dashboard, providing you 24/7 access should you need it in the future.

That's it—your old provider is automatically replaced.  The FAA only recognizes the most recent valid designation in their system. Once submitted and your subscription is active, US Aviation Agency becomes your official USAS designated provider.

Notify your old provider - when your new designation is confirmed and active, if you have a subscription plan with another provider, request to stop any auto-renewal billing. Most providers have straight forward cancellation processes.

For faster help, our team is available 24/7/365 via SMS, WhatsApp, Signal +1-386-843-5387 and email [email protected].

After the switch, all future FAA legal correspondence will route through US Aviation Agency, with same-day digitization uploaded to your dashboard and instant alerts via email and/or optional WhatsApp, Signal, SMS so you never miss time-sensitive notices no matter where you are in the world!

Switching is quick, secure and keeps you fully compliant without downtime. If you run into any hiccups, contact us--we've helped hundreds of pilots and owners make this exact transition smoothly.

Ready to switch? Get Started or shoot us an email for personalized assistance! Safe Flying

First, sign up for the U.S. Aviation Agency US Agent for Service (USAS) subscription plan - this creates your certification service relationship. Finish checkout. Your US Aviation Agency dashboard has the exact legal name, U.S. physical address, email and contact person to paste.

Then, Designate US Aviation Agency on the FAA’s own USAS system at usas.faa.gov. The FAA only recognizes the agent you submit on the USAS Portal.

Airman / Operator = if you hold FAA credentials (e.g., Part 61, 63, 65, 67 or 107 certificates, ratings or authorizations):

  • Part 61 — Pilot certificates (from student pilot through airline transport pilot)
  • Part 63 — Flight engineer and flight navigator certificates
  • Part 65 — Mechanic, repairman and parachute rigger certificates
  • Part 67 — Medical certificates
  • Part 107 — Remote pilot certificates (UAS - drone operators)

Find or create your FTN

An FTN is your FAA Tracking Number. The FAA assigns it in IACRA. USAS uses the FTN and your date of birth to open your airman record.

Look it up here:

  • IACRA — iacra.faa.gov. Log in, accept TOS as applicant. The FTN is under 'User Information' (upper left corner).
  • MedXPress — medxpress.faa.gov. Log in and open your profile under Account > My Account.
  • Airmen Services —amsrvs.registry.faa.gov existing certificate holders can also find the FTN there (upper right corner after login)

No FTN yet? Register as an Applicant at iacra.faa.gov before you open USAS. IACRA shows the FTN on screen when registration finishes and emails it. Save it.

The same links are on your US Aviation Agency dashboard homepage after checkout, with our visual guide(s).

On the FAA USAS Portal

  1. Go to usas.faa.gov.
  2. Accept the System Use Notice.
  3. Under External Users, log in. If you do not have an account yet, choose Request New User Account and finish that first.
  4. Select Airman/Operator.
  5. Enter your FTN and date of birth, then submit so the portal can pull your file. If USAS says your FTN is not known and you just created it, simply enter the same FTN and date of birth again and submit.
  6. For 'Type of U.S. Agent', select Service Agent Company. Paste the exact provider name, address and contact details from your U.S. Aviation Agency dashboard.
  7. Confirm the address, check the certify box and click Submit.

After you submit

The FAA updates your record in real time. You and U.S. Aviation Agency both receive an automated confirmation email from the USAS Portal.

We upload that email to your account dashboard. That upload is our acknowledgment that we have accepted USAS duties for your certificate.

Open it anytime at U.S. Aviation Agency → My Account → My Files → Downloads. Your future FAA letters are posted in that same place.

Questions or trouble with login or a firewall? Contact us via email [email protected] or WhatsApp, Signal or SMS at +1-386-THE-JETS (+1 386 843 5387)

First, sign up for the U.S. Aviation Agency US Agent for Service (USAS) subscription plan - this creates your certification service relationship. Finish checkout. Your US Aviation Agency dashboard has the exact legal name, U.S. physical address, email and contact person to paste.

Then, Designate US Aviation Agency on the FAA’s own USAS system at usas.faa.gov. The FAA only recognizes the agent you submit on the USAS Portal.

This FAQ is for FAA aircraft owners with aircraft registered under Part 47. Aircraft owners do not need an FTN for this designation. Pilots and other certificate holders should view the separate Airman / Operator FAQ. If you have both a certificate and an aircraft, use the FAQ for both.

Have the N-number and serial number exactly as they appear on the current aircraft certificate of registration or you can look them up at FAA Aircraft Inquiry.

On the FAA USAS Portal

  1. Go to usas.faa.gov.
  2. Accept the System Use Notice.
  3. Under External Users, log in. If you do not have an account yet, choose Request New User Account and finish that first.
  4. Select Aircraft Owner.
  5. Enter the N-number and serial number exactly as they appear on your current certificate of registration.
  6. For 'Type of U.S. Agent', select Service Agent Company. Paste the exact provider name, address and contact details from your U.S. Aviation Agency dashboard.
  7. Confirm the address, check the certify box and click Submit.

After you submit

The FAA updates your record in real time. You and U.S. Aviation Agency both receive an automated confirmation email from the USAS Portal.

We upload that email to your account dashboard. That upload is our acknowledgment that we have accepted USAS duties for your certificate.

Open it anytime at U.S. Aviation Agency → My Account → My Files → Downloads. Your future FAA letters are posted in that same place.

Questions or trouble with login or a firewall? Contact us via email [email protected] or WhatsApp, Signal or SMS at +1-386-THE-JETS (+1 386 843 5387)

You use one account with U.S. Aviation Agency and one login on the FAA USAS Portal. You still complete two subscriptions with us, and two designations on the FAA portal: one for your certificate, and one for the aircraft.

Do the certificate first.

  1. On our website, complete the US Agent for Service USAS subscription for your pilot, flight engineer, flight navigator, mechanic, or remote pilot certificate. Check out.
  2. Contact U.S. Aviation Agency and tell us you are adding a second US Agent for Service USAS plan for your Aircraft. We will send you a dual coupon code to discount your second subscription.
  3. Login to your US Aviation Agency My Account.
  4. Enter your dual coupon code and pay for the second US Agent for Service USAS subscription plan.
  5. On the FAA USAS Portal, create one account with your email and password at usas.faa.gov. If you already created that account for your certificate, do not create another one.
  6. Log in and designate U.S. Aviation Agency as your agent for Airman/Operator first. Use your FTN and date of birth. Select Service Agent Company, paste the details from your dashboard, certify, and submit. View the Airman / Operator FAQ for the complete USAS designation steps.
  7. Log in again with the same email and password. Designate U.S. Aviation Agency as your agent for Aircraft Owner. Use the N-number and serial number exactly as they appear on the registration certificate. Select Service Agent Company, paste the same US Aviation Agency dashboard details, certify, and submit.
  8. Each submission sends its own FAA confirmation email. We upload both to your US Aviation Agency dashboard: My Account → My Files → Downloads.

You need an FTN only for the Airman/Operator designation. The aircraft designation uses the N-number and serial number. Aircraft-only owners should use the Aircraft Owner FAQ instead of this page.

We’re here to make this as smooth and straightforward as possible. If you have any questions about the subscription, the checkout process or need help at any step (in the FAA's IACRA or USAS website portals), please don’t hesitate to reach out:

The FAA designation itself does not require annual renewal — once properly filed in the USAS system (USAS.FAA.Gov), it remains active until you update or cancel it.

What you do need to maintain is your annual USAS service subscription plan with US Aviation Agency. We automatically renew subscriptions each year to ensure uninterrupted service and continuous monitoring of your dedicated U.S. address with immediate alerts.

We will send a friendly email reminder 30 days before your renewal date so you have plenty of time to update payment information or make any changes.

Your FAA U.S. Agent for Service designation in the FAA's USAS portal does not disappear by itself when a subscription payment fails. What does change is the US Aviation Agency service relationship.

An active US Aviation Agency USAS subscription is what allows us to accept and perform U.S. Agent for Service duties on your behalf — receive FAA legal mail at our staffed U.S. address, digitize it, alert you and keep your dashboard current. If the annual plan lapses, is not renewed or is canceled, we are no longer acting as your certified U.S. Agent for Service.

Under 14 CFR § 3.303, you must have a designated U.S. agent who has accepted that responsibility. If your agent relationship changes, § 3.303(c) requires you to notify the FAA through the USAS portal (usas.faa.gov) within 30 days. Until a valid, accepted designation is in place, § 3.303(d) provides that you may not exercise the privileges of a certificate, rating or authorization issued under parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107 and an individual aircraft registration certificate may be treated as ineffective.

Failed renewal — stay current with the FAA US Agent for Service (USAS) regulation:

If a USAS subscription renewal charge does not go through, log into your US Aviation Agency account and update the payment method in Order History → Subscription → Show → Change Payment Method and tell us so we can process a manual renewal to maintain your USAS compliance.

If I pause or cancel my US Aviation Agency USAS subscription plan, am I still compliant?

No, not while you still have a foreign address or a non-FAA-compliant address of record and hold (or are applying for) an FAA certificate or aircraft registration. Pausing or canceling the USAS plan means US Aviation Agency is no longer your certified U.S. Agent for Service.


If you are moving to another provider, designate the new agent in the FAA USAS portal first so there is no gap. Then email US Aviation Agency the FAA message titled “Confirmation on the update of your U.S. Agent designation” (or the equivalent portal confirmation) showing your newly designated USAS provider. We use that letter to confirm we are no longer your agent of record, stop service and close your account. Send it as soon as you have it.

A U.S. Agent for service designation is effective immediately, once the U.S. Agent for Service is designated on the FAA's USAS website portal (usas.faa.gov) and submitted. Both you and your designated U.S. Agent (US Aviation Agency) will be notified with an FAA Compliance confirmation email.  This confirmation document will be uploaded to your US Aviation Agency > My Account > Dashboard within 72 hours of completing your registration.

For all FAA-related correspondence, we digitize and deliver your documents to your secure dashboard on the same business day of receipt. You will receive real-time alerts via email and/or WhatsApp, Signal, SMS  Text notifications to ensure that you stay informed of any critical communications. Our quick document processing helps you respond promptly and avoid missing important notices from the FAA.

Every customer who signs up with US Aviation Agency is assigned a dedicated US Agent for Service (USAS).

Here’s how it works:

  • When registered, certified or process-served mail arrives, our on-duty USAS agent immediately digitizes a high-quality pdf and uploads the document to your secure proprietary dashboard on the US Aviation Agency portal.
  • The agent then sends you an immediate alert via email and an optional mode of text communication you have elected to receive, such as WhatsApp, Signal or SMS.
  • Within 24 hours, your dedicated US Agent for Service checks that you have logged into your US Aviation Agency Dashboard to view your new document.
  • If you have not acknowledged the notification, your dedicated US Agent for Service will reach out to remind and encourage you to review the document promptly.

Why this dedicated agent service is the best option:
You get immediate support the moment important mail arrives, plus a reliable safety net. Your personal USAS representative verifies acknowledgment and proactively follows up if needed. This ensures you are always aware of and can quickly respond to any potentially time-critical FAA legal correspondence, giving you greater peace of mind and protection.

A U.S. Registered Agent for Service is a designated company or individual responsible for receiving and forwarding FAA legal correspondence and notices on your behalf.

An official FAA US Agent for Service (USAS) provider must maintain a valid physical U.S. Address (not a Post Office Box) and be available during business hours to receive FAA documents and legal process service. Your US Agent is responsible for timely transmitting of your documents to you and you must certify that they are aware of this responsibility.

The FAA needs a reliable way to deliver legal documents (enforcement notices, certificate actions or compliance orders) to certificate holders who live abroad.  Before this rule, the FAA sometimes had to rely on the Hague Convention for the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents to deliver correspondence Internationally. That process took months, created jurisdictional complications and often resulted in certificate holders missing critical deadlines.

Who does the USAS regulation apply to?

Anyone holding an FAA certificate (e.g., pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics, drone operators UAS, etc) without a physical U.S. Address is required to designate an FAA U.S. Registered Agent (USAS) provider in order to legally comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 3 Subpart C regarding notifications and process serving. Reference Advisory Circular No: 3-1 for guidance on how to comply with this regulation.

Does the requirement apply to U.S. citizens living abroad?

Yes. The requirement is based on your address of record, not your citizenship. If you are a U.S. citizen with an FAA certificate and your address is outside the United States, you need to designate an FAA Agent.

Does it apply to Part 107 drone (UAS) pilots?

Yes. Remote pilot certificate holders under Part 107 who have a foreign address are required to designate a U.S. Agent for Service. This is one of the most commonly overlooked groups.

So if you hold an FAA Certificate (FAA License) and are living outside of the United States this rule applies to you!

The FAA established the U.S. Agent for Service requirement to provide a reliable U.S.-based point of contact for the prompt and effective service of important, safety-critical and time-sensitive FAA legal documents to certificate holders, applicants and U.S. registered aircraft owners who have a foreign address.

The FAA specifically identifies documents that will be served through a designated U.S. Agent for Service provider, including:

* Enforcement action letters, notices, and orders

* Reexamination letters

* Letters of Investigation (LOI)

* Letters requesting additional information or denying a medical certificate

* Notices to aircraft owners of an ineffective or invalid aircraft registration

Because these communications may involve regulatory deadlines, certificate privileges, enforcement proceedings, medical certification or aircraft-registration status, timely and reliable receipt and notification is critically important.

In practical terms, the U.S. Agent for Service (UAS) provider is therefore more than simply a U.S. mailing address. Its purpose is to ensure that the FAA has a dependable U.S. location through which these consequential documents can be served and promptly transmitted to the certificate holder or aircraft owner.

The only acceptable method to designate a U.S. FAA agent for service is through the USAS portal, the FAA cannot enter any information on behalf of the airman to the USAS portal.

Once you choose the US Agent for Service (USAS) annual plan with US Aviation Agency and complete your registration/checkout, you will have access to your personal Dashboard where we provide step-by-step guidance to complete the FAA USAS portal designation.  When submitted, your FAA confirmation of compliance with 14 CFR Part 3, Subpart C document will be uploaded to your personal US Aviation Agency > My Account > Dashboard. This is where you will have access to all of your FAA correspondence.

While our service ensures  FAA compliance for those with a foreign address, even domestic FAA certificate holders requiring a confidential FAA physical address for legal correspondence can use our U.S. Registered Agent address.

U.S. citizens holding FAA credentials that need a confidential FAA US Address because they:

  • Prefer not to disclose their personal residence address
  • Only have a P.O. Box or PMB address (non-compliant FAA address)
  • Work away from home for extended periods and need digitization/notification service for time-sensitive FAA documents

FAA certificate or license holder examples:

Pilots, Student Pilots, Flight Instructors, Ground Instructors, Flight Engineers, Navigators, Flight Attendants, Mechanics, Air-Traffic Control-Tower Operators, Aircraft Dispatchers, Parachute Riggers, Drone Operators, First, Second & Third Class Medical Certificate Holders and Aircraft Owners with FAA Aircraft Registrations.

October 8, 2024: The final rule took effect. All new applicants for FAA certificates must designate a U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) at the time of application.

July 7, 2025: The compliance deadline for existing FAA certificate holders has passed—and enforcement is now in effect.

Ongoing: The U.S. Agent requirement is permanent. You must maintain an active designation for as long as you hold an FAA certificate and your address of record is outside of the United States of America. If you change Agent, you must update your USAS designation promptly on the USAS.FAA.Gov website portal.

Non-compliance can result in inability to exercise your FAA privileges, ineffective aircraft registrations or potential FAA enforcement actions.

It’s not too late to designate your USAS provider today to restore and maintain full compliance quickly and easily.

Get compliant today—sign up in minutes and avoid any further risks!

Pursuant to 14 CFR Part3 Subpart C. § 3.303 Designation of a U.S. agent for service (d): No individual shall exercise the privileges of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107 of this chapter unless the individual has designated a U.S. agent as required under this subpart. Aircraft registration certificates issued to individuals who fail to designate a U.S. agent as required under this subpart will be ineffective.

The FAA has begun enforcement actions related to the agent for service requirement. While the specific consequences depend on individual circumstances, the general enforcement framework includes the possibility of certificate suspension or revocation.

We intentionally avoid speculating about specific penalties, as enforcement policy can change and individual cases vary. What we can say clearly is this: the requirement is active, the FAA is enforcing it and the cost of compliance ($39/year) is negligible compared to the professional and financial impact of losing your FAA certificates.

Note: We recommend checking the FAA’s official guidance directly for the most current information on deadlines and enforcement.

Yes. Your U.S. Agent for Service receives and forwards all FAA correspondence to you promptly. However, you remain fully responsible for reading, understanding and responding to any FAA notices or requirements within the specified timeframes. Our role is to provide reliable mail handling and notification services — we are not a legal representative or substitute for your own timely response.

Yes. We take the security of your personal and financial information very seriously.

All programming, website development, client dashboard maintenance and core technical tasks — including secure in-house digitization of FAA correspondence — are performed exclusively by vetted members of our company ownership and management team. We do not use any outside programmers, contractors or third-party developers who could access your data.

Your information is stored in our secure server environment and is protected with multiple layers of industry-standard security measures. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, our trusted PCI DSS-compliant payment provider.

For full details on how we collect, use and protect your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Cancelling your US Aviation Agency subscription service is straightforward. Simply reach out to our customer support team at [email protected] and we will guide you through the cancellation process smoothly. It’s important to note that if you cancel, you must provide the FAA with a new U.S. Registered Agent immediately to stay FAA compliant.  See our refund policy.

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The $10 discount is valid for the first year of our US Agent for Service (USAS) annual plan.

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The coupon is limited to one use per customer and is valid for new annual plan subscriptions.

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