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After moving, how long can a pilot use their certificate before notifying the FAA of the new address?

30 days, then privileges stop until the FAA has the new address.

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  1. 90 days
  2. 30 days ✔
  3. 12 calendar months

Why: A pilot who changes their permanent mailing address may not exercise certificate privileges after 30 days unless they have notified the FAA Airman Certification Branch in writing.

Huh, didn't know that: The FAA Airman Certification Branch that keeps these records is in Oklahoma City.

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I told the FAA I moved. They said, 'Great, now please report your new altitude too.'
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Answer: 30 days. A pilot who changes their permanent mailing address may not exercise certificate privileges after 30 days unless they have notified the FAA Airman Certification Branch in writing.

  1. 14 CFR 61.60 Change of address www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.60
    may not, after 30 days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the holder has notified
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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