Request a replacement engineer licence

Once all requirements have been met, complete the Aircraft Maintenance Licence online application form on the CAA Portal. For more information and guidance regarding the new process, refer to AMEL portal form user guide.

If you have not used the CAA Customer Portal before, you will need to create an account before you can access the online application form. Once registered, you can start your application by clicking on the ‘Aircraft maintenance licence applications’ link under the list of available services.

• For changes of name, you must provide either a certified true colour copy of marriage certificate, final order/decree absolute (divorce) or deed poll and certified true copy of ID (this can be a certified copy of your valid passport/UK photographic driving licence, UK MOD 90 or MOD 100, or a close-up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible) in the new name.
• For changes of nationality certified true colour copy of the passport with the new nationality shown.
• For changes of address a certified colour copy of ID (This can be a certified copy of your valid passport/full UK photographic driving licence, UK MOD 90 or MOD 100, or a close-up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible) Change your details

Licences requiring changes including damaged licences must be returned to the CAA

Civil Aviation Authority
Engineer Licensing, SSC
Aviation House
Beehive Ring Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH6 0YR

• If the licence has been stolen, provide us with details of the crime reference number and the police authority it was reported to.
• If the licence has been lost, provide a letter stating this and/or a police report.
• For lost or stolen licences you will need to request a replacement Request a replacement engineer licence

The fee is £60.00.

An additional fee will be payable if you wish your documents to be returned by secure courier.

The current Scheme of Charges (Personnel Licensing) provides further information.

Same day services

The same day, special and customised delivery charges are available at an additional cost. This service is on request, which should be made at the time of initial application.

Documents are worked to a same day turnaround from receipt of customer request by 11:00 to completion of the processing of the application by 16:30 on the same working day.

The customer will be able to collect the documents by 16:30 on the same day or the documents shall be sent by Royal Mail special delivery, where this is included in the service.

• The assessment of your application is completed by a Licensing Officer within 10 working days of receipt of your original licence.
• Following an acceptable assessment the Licence is then processed, signed and dispatched to the individual.
• We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending for 30 working days awaiting any additional documentation to be submitted.
• A refund fee may be charged if the assessment results in the rejection of your application. This will also be applied if you choose to cancel your application.

You will receive automated email updates as your application progresses through the process. You can also track the progress of your application at any time by logging into your CAA Customer Portal account, selecting "Your Services" and then selecting the Aircraft Maintenance Licence Service. You may then click on "All Applications" for further information.

If you have any questions and would like to get in touch with us, you can message or call our licensing team on:

• Email: eldweb@caa.co.uk
• Phone: 0330 022 1972 (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30)