Termination of Registration 30 Days After Holder's Death

In plain language

If the registered owner of a drone passes away, the registration certificate remains valid for only 30 days after their death.

Requirement as structured

A Certificate of Aircraft Registration ceases to be effective thirty days after the death of the holder.

Original regulatory text

Each Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued by the FAA under this part is effective, unless registration has ended by reason of having been revoked, canceled or expired, or until the date upon which one of the following events occurs: ... (2) Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the holder of the Certificate of Aircraft Registration.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

aircraft type

small_unmanned_aircraft

regulatory area

registration

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General