Part 61 Holder Identity Verification
Verified from official sourcesBecome a Certificated Remote Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration - First-Time PilotsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
After completing your online application in IACRA, you must meet with an FAA-designated person (like a Flight Instructor, Pilot Examiner, or FSDO) to verify your identity and documents.
Requirement as structured
Existing Part 61 certificate holders must make an appointment with an FSDO, DPE, ACR, or CFI to validate their identity and process their application.
Original regulatory text
Step 5: Make an appointment with one of the following entities to validate your identity. Bring your completed Form 8710-13 , proof of your current flight review, photo ID , and your online course completion certificate. - At an FAA Flight Standards District Office ( FSDO ) - With an FAA-designated pilot examiner ( DPE ) - An airman certification representative ( ACR ) - An FAA -certificated flight instructor ( CFI )*
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Part 107 small UAS operation
- operation regime
- part_107
- pilot credential
- Part 61 pilot certificate
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General