| The Examination Fee -- is charged by a COLEM (Commercial Operator License Examination Manager.) This fee can vary depending upon which Commercial Operator License Examination Manager (COLEM) administers the examination, and the number and type of test elements administered. This fee is paid to the examiners.
As of January 1, 2010, National Radio Examiners charges a $50 fee per sitting per applicant. This fee includes the first 2 test elements taken and passed by the applicant. If the applicant fails the first element, they may re-take the element but at an additional charge. Additional elements beyond the first 2 elements are charged at $25 per element. This is the only license fee that examinees pay to the examiner. There is no FCC Regulatory Fee for taking an exam through the COLEM Program with NRE.
The FCC Regulatory Fees -- (also called processing fees) there is a $70.00 charge that applicants pay to reimburse the Government for the costs involved in the administrative processing of radio licenses. The application fee is paid for new RP licenses and for duplicate, renewal and replacement licenses. This fee is paid to the FCC directly or through NRE if we handle your application for you outside a test session. Examinees being administered examinations for a new license do not pay this fee.
Forms & Fees Wireless
Fee Filing Guide
Part A - Introduction
Part B - Filing Your Application
With the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Part C - Information About
Regulatory Fees
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NRE has approximately 300 examination sites located across the United States. A list of the National Radio Examiners testing locations can be found here or you can call (toll free) 1-800-669-9594 to reach our NRE Office during normal business hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central time), Monday through Friday. |
