An FCC License is Required before Transmitting on a GMRS Radio

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An FCC License is Required before Transmitting on a GMRS Radio

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GMRS Radio Licensing Information

An FCC license is required to operate GMRS radio. Licenses are issued for a ten-year term and can be renewed between 90 days prior to the expiration date and up to the actual expiration date of the license. After a license expires, an individual must request a new GMRS license.

You may apply for a GMRS license if you are 18 years or older and not a representative of a foreign government. If you receive a license, any family member, regardless of age, can operate GMRS stations and units within the licensed system.
The FCC service rules for the GMRS are located in 47 C.F.R. Part 95 Subpart E. You can find information about GMRS licensing in the rules. The cost for a ten year license is currently $35.00. No testing is required for this radio service.

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