U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) The administering VEs must give credit as specified below to an examinee holding any of the following license grants:
| Operator class | Unexpired (or within the renewal
grace period) | Expired and beyond the renewal
grace period |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Amateur Extra | Not applicable | Elements 3 and 4. |
| (2) Advanced; General; or Technician granted before March 21, 1987 | Elements 2 and 3 | Element 3. |
| (3) Technician Plus; or Technician granted on or after March 21, 1987 | Element 2 | No credit. |
(b) The administering VEs must give credit to an examinee holding a CSCE for each element the CSCE indicates the examinee passed within the previous 365 days.
