US Agent for Service of FAA Documents
U.S. Agent for Service of FAA Documents
Designed for members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the IAOPA Affiliate members, but available to pilots and FAA certificate holders around the world, our service offers you:
A U.S. Agent address in the United States
Access your account and documents on a secure website
Everything you’ll need to provide the FAA to designate us as your U.S. Agent for Service
Forwarding documents such as replacement certificates or aircraft registrations to an address of your choice, at home or abroad
Scans of your FAA correspondence sent directly to your email
Special pricing for AOPA and IAOPA members
Who needs to designate a U.S. Agent for Service under the new FAA rules?
Individuals with addresses outside the United States and no United States physical address of record on file with the Federal Aviation Administration who hold or apply for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations are required to designate a United States Mail Agent for service of Federal Aviation Administration documents.
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Student pilots
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Pilots
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Flight instructors
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Ground instructors
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Flight engineers
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Navigators
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Flight attendants
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Air-traffic control-tower operators
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Aircraft dispatchers
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Mechanics
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Repairmen
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Parachute riggers
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First, Second, and Third Class Medical Certificate holders
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Part 107: Small UAS remote pilots
FAA Compliance Deadlines
April 2, 2025
for applicants
July 7, 2025
for current certificate, rating, or authorization holders
Individuals who fail to timely designate a U.S. agent for service to comply with FAA’s new rule may not exercise the privileges of their FAA certificate, rating, or authorization.
If an aircraft owner fails to comply, the aircraft’s registration certificate will be considered ineffective.
About
The AOPA Registered Agent is the only U.S. Agent for Service backed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. From its start in 1939, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has been dedicated to general aviation. AOPA continues to fight to protect the freedom to fly while keeping general aviation safe, fun, and affordable.
