FAQS - U.S. Agents for Service
1. Do I have to designate a U.S. agent for service?
You are only required to designate a U.S. agent for service if you:
- Do not have a U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA;
- Have a foreign address of record on file with the FAA; and
- Hold or apply for a certificate, rating, or authorization under 14 CFR Part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107.
You may use a U.S. physical address instead, provided it meets the requirements (not a P.O. Box, commercial address, or drop box).
2. Are all certificate holders, applicants, and aircraft owners required to designate a U.S. agent for service on USAS?
No. Only individuals without a U.S. physical address and who hold/apply for certificates under 14 CFR Parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107 must designate a U.S. agent for service.
3. I have a U.S. physical address. Why was I told to register a U.S. agent for service?
The FAA may have determined your address doesn’t qualify as a valid U.S. physical address. Update it via the appropriate processes for airmen or aircraft owners:
4. What is the deadline for designating a U.S. agent for service?
Applicants: April 2, 2025
Current holders: July 7, 2025
5. Where do I designate my U.S. agent for service?
Via the USAS online portal: https://usas.faa.gov
6. Can I submit my agent info elsewhere?
No. Only through the USAS portal.
7. Can someone else designate my U.S. agent for service?
No. Only the certificate holder/applicant can do it through the portal.
8. What do I need before using the USAS portal?
- U.S. agent contact info
- Aircraft owners: N-Number and Serial Number
- Others: FAA Tracking Number (FTN) and DOB
9. Can I login to USAS without an FTN?
Aircraft owners can. Others need an FTN and DOB. You can register for an FTN via IACRA.
10. Are there any fees?
The FAA does not charge any fees, but your agent might.
11. When is the designation effective?
Once you receive an automated confirmation email from USAS after completing the process.
12. Where can I find regulations and guidance?
13. Are agents vetted by the FAA?
No, the FAA does not vet or approve agents.
14. Can agents register themselves?
No. Only individuals can designate their agent.
15. Who can be an agent?
An adult or entity with a qualifying U.S. address (not P.O. Box or commercial address). Examples: friend, family member, or business associate.
16. What are the address requirements?
The address must be a valid U.S. physical location. No P.O. Boxes or drop boxes.
17. What does a U.S. agent do?
They receive FAA documents and transmit them to the certificate holder/applicant promptly via agreed-upon methods (email, fax, mail, etc.).
18. What are the consequences of not complying?
Non-compliant individuals may not exercise their certificate privileges or receive certification. Aircraft registrations will be considered ineffective.
19. Forgot your USAS password?
Use the “reset password” link on the portal (coming soon).
20. Having issues with the portal?
Email APP-AIT-USAS@FAA.GOV with detailed information.