Why Some People Still Haven’t Acted on the FAA Agent Rule (And What It Might Cost Them)
If you live outside the U.S. and don’t designate an Agent for Service by July 7th, the FAA considers your certificate out of compliance. That’s not a warning. It’s your legal status.
The deadline isn’t looming anymore. It’s standing right in front of us.
And yet, thousands of FAA certificate holders living outside the U.S. still haven’t acted on it.
We’ve heard every version of hesitation:
"I thought it didn’t apply to me."
"I was waiting to see if they’d delay it."
"I’ve just been busy... I’ll get to it."
That’s totally understandable. Life happens, and regulatory fine print doesn’t exactly scream urgency.
But this isn’t one of those rules you can ignore without consequences.
No Reminder Letters, and No “Second Notices.”
The FAA isn’t going to email you. They’re not going to call. This rule has been talked about for over two years now, so they assume you had plenty of time to get familiar.
If you live outside the U.S. and don’t designate an Agent for Service by July 7th, the FAA considers your certificate out of compliance. That’s not a warning. It’s your legal status.
And here’s what that can lead to:
- Certificate invalidation, even if you’re mid-career
- Missed deadlines for renewals, ratings, or medical responses
- Delayed or denied employment for pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers
- Loss of income if your job depends on having a FAA certificate
New certificate applicants are already getting blocked on FAA MedXPress and IACRA programs because their agent info was missing.
“I’ll Just Use a Friend’s Address” Isn’t a Plan
Some people are still hoping they can “get by” using a U.S. mailing address from a relative or buddy. The problem? Most don’t know what they agree to, or that they’re even taking on legal responsibility.
If they miss the mail, you miss your notice.
If they move and forget to tell you, you’re out of compliance.
Even worse, if the FAA sends a time-sensitive letter and it’s returned undelivered, enforcement starts, without warning.
Why Jet Verge Was Built for This
We built Jet Verge because we live and breathe FAA compliance. We’re A&Ps, pilots, aircraft owners, and operators ourselves, and we’ve seen what happens when communication breaks down.
That’s why our process takes less than 15 minutes. No guesswork. No extra paperwork. No chasing your agent.
We receive your FAA mail, scan it, notify you fast, and forward it—all automatically, and with all processing and mailing costs included.
No stress. No missed deadlines. Just peace of mind that your certificate is protected, and your compliance is rock solid.
The deadline is here, and the cost of inaction is real.
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