What do I need to take the test ?

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      1.  A legal photo ID (driver’s license, passport)

      2.  If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:
           a. non-photo ID/driver's license (some states still have them)
           b. birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
           c. social security card
           d. library card
           e. utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that 
               specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed
               to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on                   the Form 605. (may be downloaded here)

      3.  Students/minors may bring any of the above items and/or a school ID, 
           minor's work permit, report card, or a legal guardian may present a
           photo ID.

      4.  Social Security Number (SSN) or your FCC issued Federal 
           Registration Number (FRN); VEC’s are required by the FCC to submit 
           either your SSN or your FRN number with your license application 
           form. If you prefer not to give your SSN at the exam session, then 
           you may register your SSN with the FCC before exam day. Once you 
           have a FCC issued FRN, you may no longer use your SSN on the 
           application. For instructions on how to register your SSN with the 
           FCC and receive a FRN, visit the FCC's FAQ page and the 
           FCC's registration instructions page.  Please note that some 
           exam teams will only accept a valid FRN on your application.  
           Check with your local exam team before exam day.

      5.  If applicable, bring either a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio
           license or a reference copy printed out from the FCC website, the 
           license information printed from ARRL website or QRZ website,
           or the original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates of Successful 
           Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous
           exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by FCC, 
           the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The photocopy(s) 
           will not be returned. 
           Instructions on how to obtain an official FCC license copy are on 
           our Obtain License Copy  web page. 

      6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen. 

      7.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.  
           You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam                     session. 
           Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable, as long as they're                 free 
           of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off                       during  
           the exam session and the phones' calculator function may not be used.
           In addition, iPhones, iPads, Androids, smartphones, Blackberry                        devices 
           and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability, may NOT 
           be used.

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     8.  where do I go to take the test ?  (click here)

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