FAA AGENT REVIEW 2027 ANNUAL REPORT

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20 FAA USAS Agents Scored

FAA Agent Review is the 2027 Annual Report on FAA US Agent for Service (USAS) Providers. Twenty providers were scored utilizing one 14-category scale on AUG 2026.

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The Three Highest-Scoring Providers

In the FAA Agent Review 2027 Annual Report — 20 FAA U.S. Agent for Service providers were evaluated across 14 scoring categories totaling 100 points, these three scored highest. Ranking reflects total score only — not payment, partnership, or preference.

Research and analysis produced using ChatGPT · 2027 Annual Report evaluation date 22 August 2026 · Next evaluation August 2027

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Important: The FAA requires a designated U.S. Agent for Service capable of receiving FAA documents at a qualifying U.S. address, and requires that those documents be transmitted to the represented person in a timely manner. The FAA does not approve, certify, endorse, or rank providers of this service. This evaluation assesses operational reliability, transparency, and buyer risk beyond the regulatory minimum. It is not a finding of compliance or non-compliance, and FAAAgentReview.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
1 Emerald

US Aviation Agency

usaviationagency.com ↗
Score
98/100
Annual price
$39
Address /
custody
/address confidence and chain-of-custody confidence
Location
Dedicated commercial aviation-business office

The highest-scoring provider in this evaluation. Aviation specialization combined with strongly supported commercial aviation physical intake, accountable-mail handling, direct custody, rapid electronic transmission, customer notification, forwarding, technology and aviation-oriented support.

Why it scores here

  • Full marks in 12 of the 14 scored categories
  • Address integrity 15/15, chain of custody 8/8, accountable-mail capability 10/10
  • Highest confidence classification for both operating address and chain of custody
  • Lowest annual price in the field at $39 — price and economic value 9/10
Not scored on BBB:No BBB profile was located. Under the published scale, insufficient BBB evidence is recorded as 1/2 with a black marker — an insufficient-data classification, not an adverse finding.
2 Emerald

Cogency Global

cogencyglobal.com ↗
Score
92/100
Annual price
$240
Address /
custody
/address confidence and chain-of-custody confidence
Location
Institutional registered-agent company

The institutional process-agent benchmark. A mature registered-agent organization with corporate credibility, physical legal-document infrastructure, accountable-mail capability, controlled custody, professional processing and organizational continuity.

Why it scores here

  • Address integrity 15/15, infrastructure 10/10, accountable-mail capability 10/10
  • Full marks in customer notification 8/8, chain of custody 8/8 and transmission speed 7/7
  • Highest confidence classification for both operating address and chain of custody
  • Corporate credibility 10/10, and the only BBB profile in this evaluation showing no unresolved adverse complaint signal (2/2)
Its weakest category:Price and economic value scored 3/10 — the lowest of all twenty providers evaluated. Pricing is reported at $240 rather than published. The comparatively high price accounts for most of the separation between Cogency and the matrix leader.
3 Emerald

Harbor Compliance

harborcompliance.com ↗
Score
90/100
Annual price
$99
Address /
custody
/address confidence and chain-of-custody confidence
Location
Institutional registered-agent company

Substantial generic registered-agent infrastructure and strong physical legal-document receiving capability. Harbor reaches Emerald on operational categories rather than on aviation specialization.

Why it scores here

  • Address integrity 15/15, infrastructure 10/10, accountable-mail capability 10/10
  • Full marks in customer notification 8/8, chain of custody 8/8 and transmission speed 7/7
  • Highest confidence classification for both operating address and chain of custody
  • Corporate credibility 9/10; price and economic value 6/10 at $99 annually
Where the aviation points went:Harbor’s published FAA service page describes 14 CFR Part 47 as covering medical certification. Part 47 is Aircraft Registration; medical standards are Part 67. The registered-agent expertise behind this service is real and scores accordingly — the aviation-specific categories measure something different, and customer support scored 3/5 with aviation track record 4/5.

Important note: FAA USAS rules require a designated U.S. physical address / agent capable of receiving service; the FAA does not approve or certify providers. This report evaluates operational fit, transparency, and buyer risk, not FAA endorsement.

Full Provider Rankings

20 FAA U.S. Agent for Service providers · 14 scoring categories · 100 points

Research and analysis produced using OpenAI's ChatGPT · 2027 Annual Report evaluation date 22 August 2026 · Next comprehensive evaluation August 2027

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Emerald 90–100%Amethyst 80–89%Sapphire 70–79%Amber 60–69%Orange 45–59%Magenta below 45%Insufficient data

Category color reflects the percentage of that category's maximum earned. Overall tier reflects the total score.

Provider Reviews
FAA U.S. Agent for Service provider rankings, 14 scoring categories, 100 points total
#ProviderTotalTierAnnualpriceAddress /custodyADDR/15PE/10CC/10INFRA/10MAIL/10NOTIFY/8COC/8TRANS/7FWD/5SUP/5LAT/5TECH/4BBB/2RISK/1
1US Aviation Agencyusaviationagency.com ↗98/100Emerald$39Emerald/Emerald15out of 15, Emerald9out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald7out of 7, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald4out of 4, Emerald1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence1out of 1, Emerald
2Cogency Globalwww.cogencyglobal.com/services/faa-agent-for-service ↗92/100Emerald$240Emerald/Emerald15out of 15, Emerald3out of 10, Magenta10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald7out of 7, Emerald4out of 5, Amethyst5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald4out of 4, Emerald2out of 2, Emerald1out of 1, Emerald
3Harbor Compliancewww.harborcompliance.com/faa-registered-agent-service ↗90/100Emerald$99Emerald/Emerald15out of 15, Emerald6out of 10, Amber9out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald7out of 7, Emerald4out of 5, Amethyst3out of 5, Amber4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 4, Emerald1out of 2, Sapphire1out of 1, Emerald
4AOPA Registered Agent / Computersharewww.aoparegisteredagent.com ↗88/100Amethyst$99Emerald/Orange15out of 15, Emerald6out of 10, Amber9out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald10out of 10, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald4out of 8, Orange6out of 7, Amethyst5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald4out of 4, Emerald0out of 2, Magenta1out of 1, Emerald
5Shepherd Aeroshepherd.aero/us-agent-for-service ↗87/100Amethyst$100Sapphire/Sapphire14out of 15, Emerald5out of 10, Orange10out of 10, Emerald8out of 10, Amethyst10out of 10, Emerald7out of 8, Amethyst7out of 8, Amethyst6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald4out of 4, Emerald1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence1out of 1, Emerald
6Aviation Seminarswww.aviationseminars.com/faa-registered-agent ↗79/100Sapphire$99Sapphire/Sapphire13out of 15, Amethyst6out of 10, Amber9out of 10, Emerald7out of 10, Sapphire9out of 10, Emerald7out of 8, Amethyst6out of 8, Sapphire6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst5out of 5, Emerald5out of 5, Emerald2out of 4, Orange0out of 2, Magenta0out of 1, Magenta
7JetVergewww.jetverge.com ↗76/100Sapphire$180Sapphire/Sapphire14out of 15, Emerald4out of 10, Magenta7out of 10, Sapphire7out of 10, Sapphire8out of 10, Amethyst8out of 8, Emerald6out of 8, Sapphire6out of 7, Amethyst5out of 5, Emerald4out of 5, Amethyst2out of 5, Magenta4out of 4, Emerald1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
8PilotInbox / Blue Hill Helicopterspilotinbox.com ↗76/100Sapphire$79Amber/Amber12out of 15, Amethyst7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 10, Amber8out of 10, Amethyst9out of 10, Emerald8out of 8, Emerald5out of 8, Amber6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst3out of 5, Amber3out of 4, Sapphire1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
9Aviation US Agents / EZ Aviationaviationusagents.com ↗72/100Sapphire$59Orange/Insufficient data10out of 15, Amber8out of 10, Amethyst7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 10, Amber7out of 10, Sapphire7out of 8, Amethyst5out of 8, Amber6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst3out of 5, Amber3out of 4, Sapphire1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence1out of 1, Emerald
10Valiairwww.valiair.com ↗67/100Amber$75Amber/Orange11out of 15, Sapphire7out of 10, Sapphire7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 10, Amber7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 8, Sapphire4out of 8, Orange6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst3out of 5, Amber2out of 4, Orange0out of 2, Magenta0out of 1, Magenta
11Aviation Agentaviation-agent.com ↗50/100Orange$67Insufficient data/Insufficient data0address not established, insufficient evidence7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 10, Amber3out of 10, Magenta5out of 10, Orange8out of 8, Emerald2out of 8, Magenta6out of 7, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst2out of 5, Magenta2out of 4, Orange1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
12IFOA USAtheifoa.com ↗47/100Orange$69Amber/Orange4out of 15, Magenta7out of 10, Sapphire6out of 10, Amber2out of 10, Magenta3out of 10, Magenta6out of 8, Sapphire3out of 8, Magenta5out of 7, Sapphire3out of 5, Amber3out of 5, Amber2out of 5, Magenta2out of 4, Orange1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
13Avitrust Partnerswww.avitrustpartners.com/registeredagent ↗44/100Magenta$60Magenta/Magenta0out of 15, affirmative adverse address evidence7out of 10, Sapphire7out of 10, Sapphire2out of 10, Magenta3out of 10, Magenta6out of 8, Sapphire1out of 8, Magenta5out of 7, Sapphire3out of 5, Amber4out of 5, Amethyst3out of 5, Amber2out of 4, Orange1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
14AeroServewww.aeroserveagents.com ↗42/100Magenta$75Magenta/Magenta0out of 15, affirmative adverse address evidence7out of 10, Sapphire4out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta7out of 8, Amethyst1out of 8, Magenta5out of 7, Sapphire4out of 5, Amethyst4out of 5, Amethyst2out of 5, Magenta3out of 4, Sapphire1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
15Aero-Agent / Upsell Digitalaero-agent.com ↗37/100Magenta$67Orange/Magenta4out of 15, Magenta7out of 10, Sapphire4out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta3out of 10, Magenta5out of 8, Amber2out of 8, Magenta3out of 7, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta1out of 5, Magenta2out of 4, Orange0out of 2, Magenta0out of 1, Magenta
16ETAPro / USAgent.aerousagent.aero ↗36/100Magenta$97Orange/Magenta4out of 15, Magenta6out of 10, Amber4out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta3out of 10, Magenta5out of 8, Amber2out of 8, Magenta4out of 7, Orange2out of 5, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta1out of 5, Magenta0out of 4, Magenta1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
17FAAMailAgent / AeroAddressfaamailagent.com ↗36/100Magenta$59Orange/Magenta3out of 15, Magenta8out of 10, Amethyst4out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta4out of 8, Orange2out of 8, Magenta4out of 7, Orange2out of 5, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta1out of 5, Magenta1out of 4, Magenta1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
18FAA Agents for Servicefaaagentsforservice.com ↗35/100Magenta$99Insufficient data/Insufficient data0address not established, insufficient evidence6out of 10, Amber3out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta3out of 10, Magenta6out of 8, Sapphire1out of 8, Magenta5out of 7, Sapphire3out of 5, Amber2out of 5, Magenta1out of 5, Magenta2out of 4, Orange1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence0out of 1, Magenta
19WenMar Aviationwenmarusa.com ↗31/100Magenta$55Magenta/Magenta0out of 15, affirmative adverse address evidence8out of 10, Amethyst4out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta2out of 10, Magenta4out of 8, Orange2out of 8, Magenta2out of 7, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta2out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta1out of 4, Magenta1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence1out of 1, Emerald
20QualitAirwww.qualit-air.com ↗20/100Magenta$59Magenta/Magenta0out of 15, affirmative adverse address evidence8out of 10, Amethyst4out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta2out of 8, Magenta1out of 8, Magenta1out of 7, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 4, Magenta1out of 2, insufficient BBB evidence1out of 1, Emerald
For reference — common alternatives, not ranked providers · Evaluated 28 July 2026 utilizing the same set of criteria
refFriend or Family MemberNot a provider — scored for category comparison only23/100MagentaFREEOrange/Magenta5out of 15, Magenta10out of 10, Emerald2out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 8, Magenta1out of 8, Magenta1out of 7, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 4, Magenta—insufficient data0out of 1, Magenta
refGeneric Virtual MailboxNot a provider — scored for category comparison only10/100MagentaVariableMagenta/Magenta—insufficient data2out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 10, Magenta1out of 8, Magenta0out of 8, Magenta1out of 7, Magenta1out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta0out of 5, Magenta1out of 4, Magenta—insufficient data0out of 1, Magenta

Reading the table. Each category cell shows points earned; the dot shows the percentage band for that category. Hover or tap any cell for the full category name and percentage. A black dot means insufficient publicly available evidence to reach a finding — it is not a low score and not an adverse finding.

Address integrity, 0 of 15. Two different findings share the same score. A black dot means the intake address could not be established from public evidence. A red dot means evidence affirmatively identifies a PMB, mail centre, virtual mailbox or comparable mail-drop arrangement. Hover any address cell to see which applies.

Address / custody. Two separate confidence classifications: the operating address, and the chain of custody from delivery through transmission to the customer. Neither is scored, and neither adds or subtracts points. Full classifications and the published-address indicator appear on each provider's summary. Provider addresses are not published.

Tied scores. Where two providers record the same total they are listed alphabetically by provider name, and numerical ranks remain consecutive from 1 to 20 — no shared ranks and no skipped numbers. Two ties appear here: JetVerge and PilotInbox at 76, and ETAPro and FAAMailAgent at 36.

Pricing. Annual pricing identified from publicly available sources during the evaluation period. Where a provider bills monthly, the annual-billed rate is used so every provider is compared on the same basis — this applies to Avitrust Partners at $60 and FAAMailAgent at $59. Cogency Global pricing is reported rather than published. PilotInbox is compared at its $79 Pro tier, the lowest tier providing scanning within one weekday. Verify current pricing directly with each provider.

Provider links. All 20 provider website addresses are published in the same form, in rank order, so readers can open each source directly. Every URL is an ordinary public link. None is an affiliate link, tracking link, paid placement or sales-funnel redirect. No commission, referral fee, advertising payment, sponsorship or other financial benefit is received from any ranked provider, and no provider receives preferential link treatment, enhanced placement or any other benefit from the inclusion of its website address.

Reference rows. "Friend or family member" and "generic virtual mailbox" are not providers and are not ranked. Both were scored against the same fourteen categories during a 28 July 2026 evaluation; their figures are carried forward for comparison only.

How to cite this review. Cite as: FAA Agent Review, 2027 Annual Report (Evaluation 22 August 2026).

Independent assessment — not an FAA publication. This is a consumer due-diligence and operational-risk assessment prepared from publicly available information. It is not an FAA endorsement, certification, or enforcement action, not a judicial finding, not a legal opinion, and not a determination that any provider is compliant or noncompliant. FAAAgentReview.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration. Business operations, pricing, locations, and staffing may change after publication. Verify all material information independently before designating a U.S. Agent for Service. Providers who believe a factual statement is inaccurate or out of date may submit a correction.
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FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 3

Understanding the FAA U.S. Agent for Service Requirement

Essential information for pilots, aircraft owners and aviation professionals holding FAA certificates while living outside the United States of America.

⚠️

This requirement is now in effect. The July 7, 2025 compliance deadline has passed. If you hold an FAA certificate, rating or authorization under 14 CFR Parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67 or 107 with a foreign address on file, you must have a designated U.S. Agent for Service registered via usas.faa.gov — or lose the privilege to exercise your FAA certificate.

What Is an FAA U.S. Agent for Service (USAS)?

An FAA U.S. Agent for Service is a person or company with a physical U.S. address that you officially designate to receive FAA legal and safety-critical documents on your behalf. Established under 14 CFR Part 3, Subpart C (effective October 8, 2024), this requirement ensures the FAA can promptly reach certificate holders living abroad without relying on costly, time-consuming International service of process.

Who Is Required to Comply?

  • Pilots holding FAA certificates (14 CFR Part 61) living abroad
  • Aircraft mechanics & A&P technicians (Parts 63 & 65) overseas
  • Aircraft owners with FAA registration (Part 47) at a foreign address
  • Drone / UAS operators under Part 107 outside the U.S.
  • Medical certificate holders (Part 67) with a foreign address

What Does the FAA Agent Do?

  • Receives all legal FAA correspondence at an FAA-compliant U.S. physical address
  • Scans and digitally forwards documents to you promptly
  • Accepts legal service of process on your behalf
  • Maintains your U.S. presence for ongoing FAA compliance
  • Notifies you of time-sensitive FAA actions or penalties

How to Designate Your Agent

All USAS designations must be submitted through the FAA's official U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) System at usas.faa.gov. You'll need your agent's full name, U.S. address and email address, plus if you are an Airman you'll need your date of birth and Federal Tracking Number (FTN) or if you are an Aircraft Owner you'll need your aircraft N-number and Serial number. Changes to your agent must be reported within 30 days. The USAS portal is the only accepted method — no paper or email submissions.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to designate a U.S. Agent for Service means you cannot legally exercise any privileges of your FAA certificate, rating or authorization. Aircraft registration certificates are considered ineffective and the FAA may take enforcement action under FAA Enforcement and Compliance Order 2150.3. This is not a paperwork technicality — it directly affects your ability to fly, register aircraft, obtain a medical certificate and maintain your FAA aviation credentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions heard most from pilots, mechanics and aviation professionals. For a deeper dive, visit the full FAQ page.

When IACRA sends you to the FAA’s U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) Portal, you need to designate a U.S. Agent before completing your IACRA application. The FAA USAS Portal is where you designate your U.S. Agent — it does not find or select an agent for you.

To find an FAA U.S. Agent, compare your options by reviewing the available USAS providers here. Select the service provider that fits your needs, enroll on their website, then use the information provided by your chosen U.S. Agent to complete the designation in the FAA USAS Portal. You can then complete your IACRA application.

MedXPress requires non U.S. resident applicants to designate a U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) provider. You need to select an FAA Agent before you can make the required designation with the FAA on the USAS Portal. The USAS Portal is for designating your choice of FAA Agent, not for helping you find one.

You can see ChatGPT's reviewed U.S. Agent for Service providers here. Compare each USAS providers price, address compliance, accountable-mail handling, notification speed and other important requirements. Select your USAS provider, go to the FAA's USAS website and enroll in their U.S. Agent for Service plan — once complete go to the FAA USAS Portal to designate your chosen USAS provider. You can then complete your MedXPress application.


The cost of a U.S. Agent for Service varies by provider. In the FAA Agent Review 2027 Annual Report of 20 FAA U.S. Agent for Service providers, annual USAS prices ranged from $39 to $240, with a median price of $75 per year (USD).

The providers covered in FAA Agent Review’s 2027 Annual Report advertised annual prices of $39, $59, $67, $69, $75, $79, $97, $99, $100, $180 and $240. 

However, price was only one factor in FAR’s 2027 Annual Report. The review also evaluated the provider's U.S. address, ability to receive accountable FAA mail, chain of custody, notification speed, document forwarding, technology, customer support and several other factors. 

See FAA Agent Review’s METHODOLOGY page for an expanded explanation on how each providers 2027 score was calculated.

Note: Prices identified during FAA Agent Review’s 2027 Annual Report evaluation period are subject to change. Always verify the current price and exactly what is included in the USAS providers services before designating your U.S. Agent.

See the full 20-provider rankings and pricing above.

Rankings for the Annual Report are updated in August. The current rankings reflect the August 2026 review. The next full comprehensive Annual Report will be published in September 2027. This site does not make changes to scores or rankings between cycles, regardless of any changes an agent may make to their pricing or services during that period.

No. FAA Agent Review is an independent review and ranking site. There is no affiliation with the Federal Aviation Administration and the FAA does not approve, endorse or certify any U.S. Agent for Service providers. The rankings evaluate operational fit, transparency and buyer risk only — not FAA endorsement status. Always verify your agent designation through the official FAA USAS portal at usas.faa.gov.

Each agent is evaluated by ChatGPT AI across 14 weighted criteria: Address Integrity, Price Efficiency, Corporate Credibility, Infrastructure and Security, Accountable-Mail Capability, Customer Notification, Chain of Custody, Transmission Speed, Forwarding Efficiency, Support Quality, Longevity and Aviation Track Record, Technology and Portal, BBB, Risk and Continuity Plan. Criteria are not weighted equally — Address Integrity carries the highest weight, reflecting its outsized impact on compliance outcomes. No agent pays to be included or to influence their score. See the full Methodology page for the complete formula.

Yes — if you have a foreign address or a non-compliant address (e.g. P.O. Box) on file with the FAA and no U.S. physical address of record, designation of a U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) is mandatory. This applies across multiple FAA certificate (license) and application types.:

  • Airmen certificates (licenses) and ratings (14 CFR Part 61)
    — including applications submitted through IACRA
    (Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application)
  • Medical certificates (14 CFR Part 67) — including
    MedXpress applicants. Note: MedXpress applications
    require a U.S. Agent designation before your application
    can be processed if you have a foreign address.
  • Aircraft registration (14 CFR Part 47)
  • Mechanic and repairman certificates (14 CFR Parts 63 & 65)
  • Drone / UAS authorizations (14 CFR Part 107)

The July 7, 2025 compliance deadline has passed. Non-compliance means you cannot legally exercise your FAA certificate (license) privileges and aircraft registration certificates are considered ineffective. Visit the full FAQ page for detailed guidance on IACRA and MedXPress requirements specifically.

Official Government Links

Essential Aviation Resources

Direct links to the official Federal Aviation Administration portals and regulatory tools every FAA certificate holder needs.

FAA Official Site

Federal Aviation Administration homepage — regulations, safety, airmen services, aircraft registrations and more.

faa.gov

USAS Portal

The only accepted platform to designate or update your FAA U.S. Agent for Service (USAS) per 14 CFR Part 3 Subpart C.

usas.faa.gov

MedXPress

FAA medical certificate application portal — required for foreign-address applicants to designate a U.S. Agent.

medxpress.faa.gov

IACRA

Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application — for airmen certificate and rating applications.

iacra.faa.gov

Airmen Services

FAA airmen services portal — certificate verification, replacement notices, and airmen records.

amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/amsrvs

eCFR

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — look up 14 CFR Parts 3, 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, and 107 directly.

ecfr.gov

Federal Register

Official U.S. government rule publications — find the full text of FAA Final Rule 89 FR 81305 and all amendments.

federalregister.gov