FCC Amateur Radio Licensing Exams
Friday only, 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM sessions. Anyone wishing to obtain their amateur radio license or upgrade their existing license class is encouraged to attend. No NEAR-Fest admission ticket is required to test.
Friday Only
Second floor of the French Building on the NEAR-Fest grounds (grade-level access in back).
No Saturday exam session. Please plan to test on Friday.
No NEAR-Fest admission ticket required to test.
Exam Fees
Payable by cash ONLY. Please bring exact amount if possible.
- $15 for adults 18 and older.
- $5 for youth under age 18. Youth candidates may also be eligible for the ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program.
What to Bring
- Exam fees are accepted in cash ONLY.
- A legal photo ID (driver’s license, passport). If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification must be presented (birth certificate, report card, library card, Social Security card, utility bill, bank statement, non-photo ID or driver’s license, etc.). Students may bring a school ID card, minor’s work permit, school report card, library card, or a written note from a legal guardian.
- If applicable, bring the original and a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license and any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. Photocopies will not be returned.
- Your Social Security Number (SSN) or your FCC-issued Federal Registration Number (FRN). VECs are required by the FCC to submit either your SSN or your FRN with your license application. If you prefer not to give your SSN, you may use your FCC-issued FRN. For instructions on registering with the FCC and receiving an FRN, see the FCC’s website.
- Two number-two pencils with erasers, and a pen.
- A calculator with memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.
- You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to participate in our event or amateur radio license testing, please contact us at least two (2) weeks before the event date. Advance notice lets us make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Please reach out through our contact form as soon as possible so we can ensure your participation is accessible and comfortable.
Testing provided by the Northeast Kingdom Amateur Radio Club VE team.
