FCC Form 159/159-C, Remittance Advice

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

REMITTANCE ADVICE
FORM 159
(1) LOCKBOX #

SPECIAL USE ONLY
FCC USE ONLY
SECTION A – PAYER INFORMATION

(2) PAYER NAME (if paying by credit card enter name exactly as it appears on the card)

(3) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (U.S. Dollars and cents)

(4) STREET A DDRESS LINE NO.1
(5) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2
(6) CITY

(7) STATE

(9) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)

(8) ZIP CODE

(10) COUNTRY CODE (if not in U.S.A.)

FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN) REQUIRED
(11) PAYER (FRN)

(12) FCC USE ONLY

IF MORE THAN ONE APPLICANT, USE CONTINUATION SHEETS (FORM 159-C)
COMPLETE SECTION BELOW FOR EACH SERVICE, IF MORE BOXES ARE NEEDED, USE CONTINUATION SHEET
(13) APPLICANT NAME

(14) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO.1
(15) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2
(16) CITY

(17) STATE

(19) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)

(18) ZIP CODE

(20) COUNTRY CODE (if not in U.S.A.)

FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN) REQUIRED
(21) APPLICANT (FRN)

(22) FCC USE ONLY

COMPLETE SECTION C FOR EACH SERVICE, IF MORE BOXES ARE NEEDED, USE CONTINUATION SHEET
(23A) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24A) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26A) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27A) TOTAL FEE

(28A) FCC CODE I

(25A) QUANTITY

FCC USE ONLY

(29A) FCC CODE 2

(23B) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24B) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26B) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27B) TOTAL FEE

(28B)FCC CODE I

(25B) QUANTITY

FC C USE ONLY

(29B) FCC CODE 2

SECTION D – CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I,
, certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing and supporting information is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________________

DATE _________________________

SECTION E - CREDIT CARD PAYMENT INFORMATION
MASTERCARD______

VISA_______

AMEX_______ DISCOVER_______

ACCOUNT NUMBER_____________________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE ____________________________________

I hereby authorize the FCC to charge my credit card for the service(s)/authorization herein described.
SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________________________
SEE PUBLIC BURDEN ON REVERSE

DATE_____________________________________
FCC FORM 159

JULY 2005

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SPECIAL USE

REMITTANCE ADVICE (CONTINATION SHEET)
FORM 159-C

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USE THIS SECTION ONLY FOR EACH ADDITIONAL APPLICANT
SECTION BB – ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION
(13) APPLICANT NAME

(14) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO.1
(15) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2
(16) CITY

(17) STATE

(19) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)

(18) ZIP CODE

(20) COUNTRY CODE (if not in U.S.A.)

FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN) REQUIRED
(21) APPLICANT (FRN)

(22) FCC USE ONLY

COMPLETE SECTION C FOR EACH SERVICE, IF MORE BOXES ARE NEEDED, USE CONTINUATION SHEET
(23A) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24A) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26A) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27A) TOTAL FEE

(28A) FCC CODE I

FCC USE ONLY

(29A) FCC CODE 2

(23B) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24B) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26B) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27B) TOTAL FEE

(28B)FCC CODE I

(25B) QUANTITY

FC C USE ONLY

(29B) FCC CODE 2

(23C) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24C) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26C) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27C) TOTAL FEE

(28C) FCC CODE I

(25C) QUANTITY

FCC USE ONLY

(29C) FCC CODE 2

(23D) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24D) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26D) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27D) TOTAL FEE

(28D)FCC CODE I

(25D) QUANTITY

FC C USE ONLY

(29D) FCC CODE 2

(23E) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24E) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26E) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27E) TOTAL FEE

(28E) FCC CODE I

(25E) QUANTITY

FCC USE ONLY

(29E) FCC CODE 2

(23F) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID

(24F) PAYMENT TYPE CODE

(26F) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)

(27F) TOTAL FEE

(28F)FCC CODE I

(25A) QUANTITY

(25F) QUANTITY

FC C USE ONLY

(29F) FCC CODE 2
SEE PUBLIC BURDEN ON REVERSE

FCC FORM 159-C

JULY 2005

ADVICE REFERENCE GUIDE
HOW TO USE FCC FORM 159-REMITTANCE ADVICE
JULY 2005

The FCC Form 159, "Remittance Advice,” and FCC Form 159-C, (Continuation Sheet) is a multi-purpose
form that must accompany any payment to the Federal Communications Commission (e.g., Regulatory
Fees, Processing Fees, Auctions, Fines, Forfeitures, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Billings, or any
other debt due to the FCC). The information on this form is collected to ensure credit for full payment, to
ensure you receive any refunds due, to service public inquiries, and to comply with the Debt Collection
Improvement Act of 1996.
Note: Fee Filing Guides can be obtained by calling Forms Distribution -- (202) 418-3676 or 1-800-418-3676, or by calling
FCC's fax-on-demand -- (202) 418-0177 from the handset of a fax machine.

Instructions for Completing FCC Form 159 & 159-C
NOTE: All required blocks must be completed or it may result in a delay in processing or
the return of your application.
(1) Lockbox No. # - Enter the appropriate six-digit P.O. Box Number as found in either the FCC Fee Filing Guide
for the service requested, or as specified in the Public Notice.

SECTION A
(2) Payer Name - Enter the name of the person or company (i.e., maker of the check) making the payment. If usin g
an individual name, enter the last name, first name, and middle initial. If a company, enter the name used
commercially. If paying by credit card, enter the name exactly as it appears on your card.
(3)

Total Amount Paid - Enter the total amount of your remittance.

(4)

Street Address Line 1 - The street address or post office box number to which correspondence should be sent.

(5)

Street Address Line 2 - This line may be used if further identification of the address is required.

(6)

City - The name of the city associated with the street address given in (4).

(7) State - If the payer has a United States mailing address enter the appropriate two -digit state abbreviation
as prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If the payer has a mailing address outside the United States, leave this
section blank.
(8) ZIP Code - Enter the appropriate five or nine -digit ZIP code prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If address
is foreign, enter the appropriate ZIP (postal) code.
(9) Daytime Telephone Number - Enter the payer's ten -digit daytime telephone number, including area code. For
foreign telephone numbers include the appropriate country dialing access code, as if you were calling from the
United States. This daytime number should be the number where you can be reached during normal business hours.
(10) Country Code - This section is for payers who have an address outside the United States of America. Enter
the appropriate code here. To obtain country code information, contact the Mailing Requirements Dept. of the U.S.
Postal Service.
(11) Payer (FRN) - Enter the payer's ten-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) assigned by the Commission
Registration System (CORES). The FRN is a unique entity identifier for everyone doing business with the
Commission. The FRN can be obtained electronically through the FCC webpage (www.fcc.gov.com) or by requesting FCC
Form 160 through the FCC forms webpage (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html).
(12)

FCC Use Only

(You must complete Section A - Block 11: FCC Registration Number)
SECTION B
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE PAYER AND APPLICANT ARE DIFFERENT
(13) Applicant Name - Enter the name (last, first, middle initial) as it appears on the original application or
filing being submitted. Applicant includes Licensees, Regulatees or Debtors. If you are u sing this form to
pay for multiple applicants with a single remittance, each applicant must be listed separately using the
continuation sheet - Form 159-C. (If the name is the same as the payer (block 2), it is not necessary to fill out this

section. MOVE TO SECTION C.)
(14)

Street Address Line 1 - The street address or post office box number to which correspondence should be sent.

(15)

Street Address Line 2 - This line may be used if further identification of the address is required.

(16)

City - The name of the city associated with the street address given in (14).

(17) State - If the applicant has a United States mailing address enter the appropriate two -digit state
abbreviation as prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If the applicant has a mailing address outside the United
States, leave this section blank.
(18) ZIP Code - Enter the appropriate five or nine-digit ZIP code prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If address
is foreign, enter the appropriate ZIP (postal) code.
(19) Daytime Telephone Number - Enter the applicant's ten -digit daytime telephone number, including area code.
For foreign telephone numbers include the appropriate country dialing access code, as if you were calling from
the United States. This daytime number should be the number where you can be reached during normal business
hours.
(20) Country Code - This section is for applicants who have an address outside the United States of America.
Enter the appropriate code here. To obtain country code information, contact the Mailing Requirements Dept. of
the U.S. Postal Service.
(21) Applicant (FRN). Enter the applicant's ten-digit number FRN assigned by the Commission Registration System
(CORES). The FRN is a unique entity identifier for everyone doing business with the Commission. The FRN can be
obtained electronically through the FCC webpage (www.fcc.gov.com) or by requesting FCC Form 160 through the FCC
forms webpage (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html).
(22)

FCC Use Only

(You must complete Section B - Block 21: FCC Registration Number)
SECTION C
(23) Call Sign/Other ID - Enter an applicable call sign or unique FCC identifier, if any, as prescribed by the
appropriate FCC Fee Filing Guide or Public Notice.
(24) Payment Type Code - Enter the appropriate payment type code for the service you are requesting as found in
the appropriate FCC Fee Filing Guide or Public Notice.

(Incorrect or omitted payment type codes may result in your application or filing being returned to you without further
processing.) You are allowed to file multiple actions on one FCC Form 159. There are three ways "multiple actions"
are defined. The following examples provide instructions on how multiple actions should be filed when using FCC
Forms 159 & 159-C:
(i) If a single service allows for a quantity of more than one of the same action, as defined in the appropriate
FCC Fee Filing Guide or Public Notice, complete Section C (e.g., if you are filing an ownership report in the
mass media services you may pay for both your AM & FM stations using the same payment type code an d a quantity of
two as long as it can be filed in the same lockbox). Blocks 28 & 29 are only to be completed when required by the
Bureau/Office or by Public Notice.
(ii) If you are filing concurrent actions (not the same actions) in the same lockbox, on t he same application,
refer to the appropriate FCC Fee Filing Guide or Public Notice for specific instructions as to the number of
quantities allowed. Complete Section C (e.g., you may file a regulatory fee for a CARS license and Broadcast
Auxiliary license or you may file a regulatory fee for a mass media service and a common carrier service on the
same FCC Form 159 by using the designated payment type codes, and quantities as defined by the Public Notice).
Complete a separate item for each action required. Blocks 28 & 29 are only to be completed when required by the
Bureau/Office or by Public Notice.
(iii) If a single Remittance Advice is used to pay for more than one applicant, licensee, regulatee or debtor,
for permitted action(s) in the same lockbox, th en a Continuation Sheet (159 -C) must be completed for each
applicant, licensee, regulatee or debtor (e.g., if you are paying for different applicants submitting separate
Domestic 214 Applications in the common carrier services, they can all be filed on one FCC Form 159 as long as
they are filed in the same lockbox). A separate FCC Form 159 must be completed and submitted for each applicant.
Blocks 28 & 29 are only to be completed when required by the Bureau/Office or by Public Notice.
Remember, if any of these additional applications fall into category (i) or (ii) above, you can follow those
instructions. Make sure to check the appropriate FCC Fee Filing Guide or Public Notice for any special filing
stipulations that may apply.
(25) Quantity - Enter the total number of actions required with this submission. Refer to the FCC Fee Filing
Guide or Public Notice for information concerning multiple requests.

(26) FEE Due for (PTC) - Enter the fee due for the PTC listed in item 24.

(27) Total Fee - Enter the total fee due by multiplying Block 25 (Quantity) times Block 26
(Fee Due for PTC).

(28) FCC Code 1 - This section is used for special filing codes as required by the Bureau/Office or Public
Notice. Do not complete this block unless instructed to do so.

(29) FCC Code 2 - This section is used for special filing codes as required by the
Bureau/Office or Public Notice. Do not complete this block unless instructed to do so.

SECTION D
(30) Certification Statement - This section must be completed and signed. Failure to do so may delay the processing
of your application/filing.

SECTION E
(31) Credit Card Payment Information - If remitting payment by credit card, place an "x" in the appropriate block
for the credit card bein g used – MasterCard, Visa, AMEX, or Discover. Enter your credit card number and
expiration date (For example: (mm/yyyy)). Sign and date the FCC Form 159 to authorize your credit card payment.

(If any area required for credit card approval is incomplete, the application will be returned unprocessed.)
Form 159-C FCC Remittance Advice Continuation Sheet
Use this form for any additional services pertaining to this filing or if you are paying for multiple applicants
with a single payment. (See Sections B and C of the instructions to assist you in completing this form). For each
additional applicant listed in Section BB of the FCC Form 159-C, you must complete Section BB - Block 21: FCC
Registration Number. Each additional applicant must use a separate Form 159 -C.

Note: Checks must be denominated in U.S. Currency and deposited in an U.S. financial institution. No checks
drawn on a foreign bank will be accepted.

NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
OF 1995
The solicitation of the personal in formation requested in this form is authorized by the Communications Act,
Sections 8 & 9, and the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. P.L. 104-134. This form will be used primarily
to capture information to maintain required accounts receivable, and c ollect fines and debts due the Commission.
As part of the Debt Collection Improvement Act, agencies are authorized to refer specific Taxpayers
Identification information which includes Employers Identification Numbers and Social Security Numbers to the
Department of Treasury for further investigation and possible enforcement of a statute, rule, regulation or
order. If we believe there may be a violation or potential violation of a FCC statute, regulation, rule or order,
your application may be referred to t he Federal, state, or local agency responsible for investigating,
prosecuting, enforcing or implementing the statute, rule, regulation or order. In certain cases, the information
in your application may be disclosed to the Department of Justice or a court or adjudicative body when (a) the
FCC; or (b) any employee of the FCC; or (c) the United States Government, is a party to a proceeding before the
body or has an interest in the proceeding. If information requested on the form is not provided, processing of
the application/filing may be delayed or returned without action pursuant to Commission rules.
If you owe a past due debt to the Federal Government, the Taxpayer Identification Number (such as your Social
Security Number) and other information you provide may also be disclosed to the Department of the Treasury,
Financial Management Service, other federal agencies and/or your employer to offset your salary, IRS tax refund
or other payments to collect that debt. The FCC may also provide this information to these agencies through the
matching of computer records when authorized.
We have estimated that each response to this collection of information will take 10 minutes to 4 hours. Our
estimate includes the time to read the instructions, look through existing records, gather and maintain required
data, and actually review and complete the form. If you have any comments on this estimate, or on how we can
improve the collection of this data to reduce the burden it causes you, please write the Federal Communicati on
Commission, AMD-PERM, Washington, DC 20554, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060 -0589). We will also accept your
comments via the Internet if you send them to [email protected]. Please DO NOT SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO
THIS ADDRESS.
Remember -- You are not required to respond to a collection of information sponsored by the Federal government,
and the government may not conduct or sponsor this collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control
number or if we fail to provide you with this notice. This collection has been assigned an OMB control number of
3060-0589.
This notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93 -579, December 31 , 1974, 5 U.S.C. Section
552a(e) (3) and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104 -13, Oct ober 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507.