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A newly issued Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires after how long?

Seven years after the last day of the month it was issued.

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  1. Three years
  2. It never expires
  3. Seven years ✔

Why: A Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it was issued. The owner can apply to renew it during the six months before it expires.

Huh, didn't know that: The FAA may require an owner to submit a new registration application early if the certificate has inaccurate information.

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Answer: Seven years. A Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it was issued. The owner can apply to renew it during the six months before it expires.

  1. 14 CFR 47.40 Registration expiration and renewal www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-47.40
    expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it is issued
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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