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Questions about the examination registration process
The PVVET employs an online pre-registration process using Hamstudy.org’s exam tools (exam.tools). We require that all applicants register for an examination online anytime prior to the day of the exam. Candidates that show up to an examination without pre-registering on this website will possibly be denied.
Candidates will need to bring Identification, supporting documents and copies of their supporting documents.
The FCC requires the applicant to check either “Yes” or “No” next to the question “Has the Applicant or any party to this application, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, ever been convicted of a
felony by any state or federal court?”
The FCC wants to ensure each new licensee and licensees who upgrade
have the necessary character to be a licensee in accordance with the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended. It is also required on form 601 that are used by other services applying to the FCC.
You can read more about it here.
Please note that this is an FCC requirement and not a VEC or VE Team requirement.
It’s policy of the PVVET to only accept FCC Registration Number (FRN). We prefer to not handle Social Security Numbers (SSN) due to possible privacy concerns.
Accepting FRNs only also speeds up the registration process. This allows the applicant to pre-register on our website. Focus can now be dedicated to the exam instead of having to deal with paperwork.
It only takes minutes to obtain a FRN from the FCC. If you have a FCC amateur radio or GMRS license, you already have a FRN. Please see the FAQ for more information
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There are no fees associated with the administration of PVVET examinations in any way shape or form. There are no strings attached. No donations needed and there should be no admission fees associated with the examination.
We do require that candidates pre-register on our website prior to the examination. Candidates that currently do not have a license will be required during signup to obtain a FCC Registration Number (FRN).
After April 19th 2022, the FCC implemented a $35 application fee. This applies to those who are obtaining a new license, renewals, vanity callsign applications and rule waiver applications. Those who are already licensed and are upgrading to either general or extra are exempt from application fees.
The PVVET (or any other VE Team) will not and can not accept the FCC application fees. The passing candidate will be given instructions at the end of their exam.