DOT AND FAA REQUIRE DESIGNATION OF U.S. AGENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FOREIGN ADDRESSES ONLY
November 20, 2024
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On October 8, 2024, DOT and the FAA issued a final rule to require individuals holding or applying for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service of FAA documents. The rulemaking only applies to applicants and holders of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under Parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107 and who have no physical U.S. address on file with the FAA. To ensure prompt and cost-effective service of process, the final rule seeks to provide notice of safety-critical and time-sensitive documents to individuals abroad through designated U.S. agents. The compliance date for applicants is January 6, 2025, while holders have until July 7, 2025, to comply with the final rule.
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