Replace an Airmen Certificate

Hopefully you don’t loose your wallet but if you do there are two ways to replace your UAS Pilot Certificate.

There are two ways to replace an airmen certificate.

1. You can request a replacement on-line
2. Or you can mail us:
   • An Application for Replacement of Lost, Destroyed, or Paper Airman Certificate form
   • or a signed, written request stating your:
     • name
     • date and place of birth
     • social security number and/or certificate number
     • the reason you need a replacement

Email directly from the FAA sharing the process after having asked:

To replace an airman certificate, please go to our website below and under Certificates choose “Replace an Airmen Certificate”. The site contains information for replacing a certificate and other helpful information that may be useful to you.

Please ensure your address is correct prior to making your request or the certificate will be mailed to your old address. > https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/ > >

Please ensure the address is correct prior to requesting the replacement or it will be sent to your previous address. > >

We suggest you use a PC/laptop, for best user experience.

If you don’t have a computer you can choose the snail mail process. Apply for replacement by mail