You may request temporary authority to exercise certificate privileges of a valid airman and/or medical certificate or verification of an expired flight instructor certificate in the form of an email. This authority will be valid for 60 days pending receipt of a permanent replacement certificate or reinstatement of an expired flight instructor certificate.

You may also request a replacement certificate with a credit card payment of the $2.00 fee.

Countries other than the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman Islands and Guam can only receive the temporary authority by email. If you reside in a country other than the ones listed above, you must provide a valid email address in order to receive the temporary authority.

Holders of foreign based certificates must contact the Airmen Certification Branch to request temporary authority. You must have a current verification of the foreign license on file with the Airmen Certification Branch to be eligible for an email. In compliance with the policy dated July 23, 2002, airmen applying for a replacement certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license under 14 CFR Part 61, Section 61.75 or 14 CFR Part 63, Section 63.42, must complete and submit a Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certification form to the Airmen Certification Branch and appear at a FSDO for positive identification to make application for a replacement certificate.

The Comprehensive Airmen Information System will perform system edits on your record to determine whether we can furnish temporary authority through the on-line process. You may get a message saying it will be necessary for you to contact us direct for temporary authority. These edits are for your protection, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

All pilot certificates with powered ratings, Flight Engineer certificates, Flight Navigator certificates, and Control Tower Operator certificates will now be issued with an endorsement stating "English Proficient." This is a requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The endorsement will automatically be placed on any qualifying replacement certificates you order.

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