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§ 48.100
Application.
(a) Required information: Persons intending to use the small unmanned aircraft as other than a model aircraft. Each applicant for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued under this part must submit all of the following information to the Registry:
(1) Applicant name and, for an applicant other than an individual, the name of the authorized representative applying for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration.
(2) Applicant's physical address and, for an applicant other than an individual, the physical address for the authorized representative. If the applicant or authorized representative does not receive mail at their physical address, a mailing address must also be provided.
(3) Applicant's email address or, for applicants other than individuals, the email address of the authorized representative.
(4) The aircraft manufacturer and model name.
(5) The aircraft serial number, if available.
(6) Other information as required by the Administrator.
(b) Required information: Individuals intending to use the small unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft. Each applicant for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued under this part must submit all of the following information to the Registry:
(1) Applicant name.
(2) Applicant's physical address and if the applicant does not receive mail at their physical address, a mailing address must also be provided.
(3) Applicant's email address.
(4) Other information as required by the Administrator.
(c) Provision of information. The information identified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be submitted to the Registry through the Web-based small unmanned aircraft registration system in a form and manner prescribed by the Administrator.
(d) Issuance of Certificate of Aircraft registration. The FAA will issue a Certificate of Aircraft Registration upon completion of the application requirements provided in paragraph (a) or (b) of this section as applicable.