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FCC Licensing API
FCC Universal Licensing System radio license search and verification
https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/fcc
3 endpoints
~45ms avg response
Overview
The FCC Licensing API provides access to the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) for searching and verifying radio licenses. Search by licensee name, call sign, FRN (FCC Registration Number), radio service type, or state. Look up specific call signs with license details, grant dates, and expiration status. Uses the live FCC ULS API with automatic seed data fallback.
Key Features
FCC ULS license search by name, call sign, FRN, radio service, or state
Call sign lookup with full license details
License status, grant date, effective date, and expiration tracking
Radio service code filtering (FM, AM, Amateur, Microwave, etc.)
Live FCC ULS API integration with automatic seed data fallback
Supports all FCC radio service types
Endpoints
GET
/v1/fcc/licensesPOST
/v1/fcc/licensesGET
/v1/fcc/licenses/callsign/:callSignQuick Example
fcc-example.ts
// Search for FCC licenses
const resp = await fetch(
"https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/fcc/licenses?q=verizon&state=NJ",
{ headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.CG_TOKEN } }
);
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data.results[0].licenseeName); // "VERIZON WIRELESS LLC"
console.log(data.results[0].callSign);
console.log(data.results[0].status); // "Active"
// Look up a specific call sign
const lookup = await fetch(
"https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/fcc/licenses/callsign/WREK",
{ headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.CG_TOKEN } }
);
const license = await lookup.json();
console.log(license.license.radioServiceDesc); // "FM Radio"
console.log(license.license.expiredDate);Sample Response
response.json
{
"success": true,
"callSign": "WREK",
"found": true,
"license": {
"licenseId": "1234567",
"callSign": "WREK",
"radioServiceCode": "FM",
"radioServiceDesc": "FM Radio",
"licenseeName": "GEORGIA TECH STUDENT RADIO",
"frn": "0012345678",
"grantDate": "2020-01-15",
"expiredDate": "2028-01-14",
"status": "Active",
"city": "ATLANTA",
"state": "GA"
}
}