FAA Physical Address Policy Change

As many of you may be aware, the FAA has recently updated its policy regarding physical addresses for FAA License, Certificate, and Authorization holders and applicants. 

Here is the change to the policy:

14 CFR Part 3 [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1194; Amendment No. 3-3]

"The FAA will require individuals with foreign addresses, and no U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA, who hold or apply for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service of FAA documents. The U.S. agent will receive service of FAA documents on the certificate holder or applicants behalf. This rule facilitates the FAA's ability to accomplish prompt and cost-effective service of process and service of other safety-critical or time-sensitive documents to individuals abroad through service on their U.S. agents."

Overview of the new rule: 

"1. Executive Summary 

A. Overview of Final Rule 

This final rule adds subpart C to part 3 of title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Subpart C requires individuals who have a foreign address and no U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA to designate a U.S. agent for service if they apply for a certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR Part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107, or hold a certificate, rating, or authorization issued under any of these parts." 

You may read more about this policy change here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/08/2024-22000/us-agents-for-service-on-individuals-with-foreign-addresses-who-hold-or-apply-for-certain

So what does this mean? 

This means that effective July 7th, 2025, all individuals holding or applying for an FAA-issued License, Certificate, or Authorization under the specified parts will be required to designate a U.S. Agent to provide a U.S. physical address for service. Failure to designate a U.S. Agent by this date will result in the revocation or voiding of the FAA license, and the individual will no longer be able to exercise the privileges of their FAA-issued license.

Is this a requirement?

Yes, beginning July 7th, 2025, it will be a requirement to designate a U.S. Agent for service. If you choose not to designate an agent by this date, you will no longer be able to exercise the privileges associated with your FAA-issued License, Certificate, or Authorization.

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What is our solution to this problem?

One answer: Aerospace Registered Agents (ARA) 

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Through Aerospace Registered Agents (ARA), you will have the option to designate us as your U.S. Agent and use the address we provide for FAA filings. We will also manage all communications between the FAA and you, as the holder of the relevant license, certificate, or authorization.

By selecting Aerospace Registered Agents as your U.S. designated agent, you will ensure compliance with FAA regulations, enabling you to fully exercise the privileges associated with your FAA-issued license, certificate, or authorization.