The IBFS File Number Format
IBFS (myIFBS) uses a standard file number format for all processes handled in the FCC International Bureau. The file number format is designed to help applicants, FCC processing staff and researchers identify basic information about filings quickly and facilitate research activities. The standard file number format is explained in detail below:
- Subsystem?
The IBFS system consists of thirteen subsystems, each representing a specific service category. They are:
325 Section 325-C applications for permit to foreign broadcast (Part 73)
ARC Accounting Rate Changes filings (Part 63)
DNC Requests for assignment of a data network identification code (Part 64)
FCN Foreign Carrier Notification Filings (Part 64)
IHF International HF Broadcast Applications (Part 73)
IPF International Public Fixed Radio applications (Part 23)
ISP International Special Projects filings (Part 63)
ITC International Telecommunications Certificate (Part 63)
ROA Requests for Recognized Operating Agency status (Part 63)
SAT Applications for satellite space station authorizations (Part 25)
SCL Applications for Submarine Cable Landing licenses (Part 63)
SES Applications for Satellite Earth Station licenses or registration (Part 25)
SPC Requests for assignment of an international Signalling Point Code (Part 64)
- Application Type?
Application types are defined as follows:
214 Section 214 Authority
AMD Amendment to a pending application
A/O Authority to operate a satellite space station
ASG Assignment of License
C/P Contruction Permit
DRZ Declaratory Ruling for Zoning
EXT Request for Extention of time to construct
ISP International Special Project (determined by the FCC)
ITC International Telecommunications
L/A Authority to launch a satellite space station
LIC License to operate
LOA Authority to launch and operate a satellite space station
LOI Letter of Intent to participate in a satellite space station processing round
LPN Landing Points Notification
MSC Miscellaneous filing (determined by FCC)
MOD Modification to a current license, authorization or accounting rate
NDS Request for non-dominant status
NEW New application — use only for the 325, DNC, FCN and ROA subsystems
NOT Notification
PDR Petition for Declaratory Ruling
REG Registration of a receive-only earth station
RWL Renewal of license or authorization
STA Request for Special Temporary Authority
TOA Request for Special Temporary Authority for the ISP, ITC and SCL subsystems
T/C Transfer of Control
WAV Request for Waiver — used only for the ISP, ITC, SAT and SCL subsystems
WVZ Request for Waiver of the FCC zoning regulations; used only in SAT subsystem.
More Reading:
IBFS-File-Number-Format [pdf]