FAA Form 8710-1 - Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application

Oct 2, 2026

FAA Form 8710-1 gathers information to determine an applicant’s eligibility for airman certificates and/or ratings. The burden estimate is 30 minutes. The agency cannot conduct or sponsor the collection without a valid OMB control number, currently associated with 2120-0021 (expiration August 31, 2019). Submission of required data is mandatory (social security number is optional). Failure to provide all required information may prevent issuance. Privacy Act notice explains the authority, purpose, and routine uses, including public release of basic certification details, contact notices, and disclosures for investigations and enforcement.

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CategoryExam

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Supplemental Information and Instructions

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

Privacy Act Statement: Authority and Purpose

Routine Uses and Disclosures

Submission Instructions and Online Application

FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplemental Information and Instructions Paperwork Reduction Act Statement The information collected on this form is necessary to determine applicant eligibility for airman ratings. We estimate it will take 30 minutes to complete this form. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collection is 2120-0021, and its expiration date is August 31, 2019. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, ASP-110. See attached Privacy Act Information and Pilot’s Bill of Rights Written Notification of Investigation Detach these supplemental information instruction parts before submitting the attached form. Instructions for completing this form (FAA 8710-1 form) are attached. If an electronic form is not printed on a duplex printer, the applicant’s name, date ofbirth, and certificate number (if applicable) must be furnished on the reverse side of the application. This information is required for identification purposes. The applicant’s social security number, telephone number, and e-mail address are optional. For faster processing, the FAA encourages applicants to apply online using the FAA Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) . IACRA is available at [https://iacra.faa.gov](https://iacra.faa.gov). Tear off this cover before submitting form AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: This statement is provided pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a): The authority for collecting this information is contained in 49 U.S.C. §§ 40113, 44702, 44703, 44709, 44710, 44711 (a)(2) and 14 CFR Part 61. The principal purpose for which the information is intended to be used is to identify and evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the issuance of an airman certificate and/or rating. Submission of the data is mandatory, except for the applicant's social security number which is optional. Failure to provide all required information will result in the FAA being unable to issue you a certificate and/or rating. The information collected on this form will be included in a Privacy Act System of Records known as DOT/FAA 847, titled “Aviation Records on Individuals” and will be subject to the routine uses published in the System of Records Notice for DOT/FAA 847 ([see www.dot.gov/privacy/privacyactnotices](see www.dot.gov/privacy/privacyactnotices)), including: (a) Providing basic airmen certification and qualification information to the public upon request. Examples of basic information include: • The type of certificate(s) and/or rating(s) held, limitations, date of issuance and certificate number; • The status of the airman’s certificate (i.e., whether it has been amended, modified, suspended or revoked for any reason); • The airman’s home address, unless requested by the airman to be withheld from public disclosure per 49 U.S.C. 44703(c); • Information relating to an airman’s physical status or condition used to determine statistically the validity ofFAA medical standards, the date, class, and restrictions of the latest physical; • Information relating to an individual’s eligibility for medical certification, requests for exemption from medical requirements, and requests for review of medical certificate denials. (b) Using contact information to inform airmen of meetings and seminars conducted by the FAA regarding aviation safety. (c) Disclosing information to the National Transportation Safety Board in connection with its investigation responsibilities. (d) Providing information about airmen to Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies whe

FAQs

What is FAA Form 8710-1 used for?

It collects information needed to determine an applicant’s eligibility for an airman certificate and/or rating, and to identify and evaluate the applicant’s qualifications.

Is responding to FAA Form 8710-1 mandatory?

Required information must be submitted for the FAA to be able to issue a certificate and/or rating. The applicant’s social security number is optional.

What happens if required information is not provided?

If all required information is not provided, the FAA cannot issue the airman certificate and/or rating.

Oct 2, 2026

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