Lifeline Program Annual Recertification Form
Official owner Federal Communications Commission / USAC
Respond to a USAC request to recertify an existing Lifeline benefit; use the notice and requested channel.
What problem this helps solve
Respond to a USAC request to recertify an existing Lifeline benefit; use the notice and requested channel.
Who completes it: The applicant or an authorized requester, as the official process allows.
What this does not prove
The agency determines acceptance, eligibility and processing; opening the route establishes none of those outcomes.
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The maintained official source was opened and read on September 30, 2026; access is distinct from acceptance or eligibility.
Last checked Sep 30, 2026. A working link does not establish the current edition, suitability, agency acceptance, or service availability.
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- Stage and purpose
- Recertification after a notice
- Who completes it
- The applicant or an authorized requester, as the official process allows.
- Jurisdiction
- United States (federal program)
- Application mode
- Online; Paper by mail; Telephone when proof not required
2. Prepare before starting
- Use the recertification notice; do not start this as a new application.
Documents named by the source
- Your recertification notice and application ID.
- Copies of proof documentation only if USAC requests them.
- Fees and fee waivers
- UNKNOWN — confirm with USAC; phone or internet charges are separate.
- Account
- Follow notice online route or mail; support center can help reset the account.
- Appointment
- UNKNOWN / no in-person submission established.
- Signature
- Paper: initial agreement statements and sign/date page 5; do not use the application signature page.
- Third-party certification or assessment
- Unknown — confirm any certification, referral, or assessment with the official owner.
3. Follow official submission instructions
Read official instructions- Online recertification
- Mail form and requested copies to Lifeline Support Center, PO Box 1000, Horseheads, NY 14845
- 855-359-4299 using the notice application ID, only if proof documents are not required
4. Get help or an accommodation
- Lifeline Support Center: application, documents or account help
USAC publishes 800-234-9473 with English/Spanish options. Device, bill and service problems go to your company.
Languages: English and Spanish
Accessibility: External accessibility conformance has not been tested by NOLO.
5. Know the supported next step
- Keep the notice and submission confirmation. The USAC page states a 60-day response window when asked to recertify; the actual notice identifies your task.
Restrictions and unresolved details
- Telephone recertification is unavailable when proof documents are required.
- Month precision: February 2026 approval edition.
The agency determines acceptance, eligibility and processing; opening the route establishes none of those outcomes.
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PDF with fillable fields. Checked 2026-10-05. Signature support and agency acceptance still need confirmation.
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Recertification after a notice
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- Official title
- Lifeline Program Annual Recertification Form
- Form number
- FCC 5630
- Program
- Lifeline
- Jurisdiction
- United States (federal program)
- Revision / edition
- Feb 2026
- Who completes it
- The applicant or an authorized requester, as the official process allows.
- Signature
- Paper: initial agreement statements and sign/date page 5; do not use the application signature page.
- Submission methods
- Online recertification, Mail form and requested copies to Lifeline Support Center, PO Box 1000, Horseheads, NY 14845, 855-359-4299 using the notice application ID, only if proof documents are not required
- Supporting documents
- • Your recertification notice and application ID.
- • Copies of proof documentation only if USAC requests them.
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Accessibility
- External accessibility conformance has not been tested by NOLO.
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