We've independently analyzed all 14 FAA U.S. Agent for Service providers — fees, technology, legal support, and more — so you can choose with confidence.
Our highest-scoring FAA Agent for Service providers based on 8 evaluation criteria.
International professionals and organizations
The most feature-complete FAA Agent for Service available.
Existing AOPA members
Solid if you're already an AOPA member. Less specialized than dedicated providers.
Corporate flight departments
Premium corporate infrastructure. Only justified for large enterprise accounts.
We are not affiliated with any FAA Agent for Service provider. Our ratings are based entirely on objective criteria — not advertising relationships.
Key specs for all 14 providers at a glance.
| Provider | Rating | Price/yr | Digital Fwd | Legal Support | Multi-Lang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiair 🏆 | 4.8 | $75 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Review → |
| AOPA | 4.3 | $79 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| Cogency Global | 4.1 | $240 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Review → |
| Avitrust Partners | 3.9 | $60 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Review → |
| Aviation US Agents | 3.9 | $49 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| ETAPro | 3.8 | $49 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| AeroServe | 3.8 | $75 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Review → |
| EZ Aviation | 3.7 | $75 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| Aviation Agent | 3.7 | $67 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| WenMar Aviation | 3.6 | $55 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| IFOA USA | 3.6 | $69 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| Deluxe Aero | 3.5 | $59 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| Aerial Edge | 3.4 | $99 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
| Aero-Agent | 3.3 | $67 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Review → |
Everything you need to know about FAA U.S. Agent for Service requirements.
The regulatory background, what agents do, and why the requirement exists.
Every certificate type that requires an agent — pilots, mechanics, drone pilots, and more.
Step-by-step instructions for designating through the FAA USAS system.
Do international drone pilots need an agent? Yes — here's what you need to know.
Switching is simple and takes about 10 minutes. Here's the exact process.
Answers to the most common questions about FAA Agent for Service.
An FAA U.S. Agent for Service is a U.S.-based person or company that international aviation certificate holders designate to receive legal and regulatory documents from the FAA on their behalf. It's required under 14 CFR Part 3, Subpart C for all international certificate holders.
Any person outside the United States who holds an FAA aviation certificate must designate a U.S. Agent for Service. This includes pilots (Part 61), mechanics (Part 65), flight engineers and flight navigators (Part 63), medical certificate holders (Part 67), and drone pilots (Part 107).
Annual prices range from $49/year to $240/year. The most popular tier is $49–$79/year. Valiair at $75/year offers the best combination of features and price in our analysis.
Yes — as long as they have a U.S. address. But most people choose a professional service to ensure reliable document handling and availability.
The FAA can suspend, revoke, or amend your certificate. Having an agent is a regulatory requirement, not optional.
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