Obtaining an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Before you can get your drone licence (RePL), you must sign up for a myCASA account and apply for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN).

Requirement as structured

CASA requires applicants to obtain an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) through the myCASA portal as the first step to getting a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).

Original regulatory text

You can apply for your ARN through our myCASA portal. You need to create an account if you haven't used the myCASA portal before.