Application for individual authorisation (in general)
Irrespective of the radiocommunication service for which the allocation of radio frequencies is requested, the procedure can be briefly described as follows:
- Fill in a relevant form. If you are submitting your request via free-form letter, be sure to include your contact details (phone, email) and state what you are specifically requesting;
- Enclose a payment receipt of the administrative fee or any other attachments referred to in the application;
- Enclose attachments, where necessary for certain applications;
- Sign the application according to the method of delivery and deliver it to CTU.
Detailed information can be found on the webpage Submission of an application for individual authorisation.
You can use both submission methods. The form is not obligatory, but it helps the applicant to provide all the required information. For more information see the webpage Submission of an application for individual authorisation.
In such case, you need to apply for an extension of the validity of individual authorisation in time (according to the Electronic Communications Act, at least 1 month before the expiry of the individual authorisation or earlier if the conditions of the individual authorisation provide so) and deliver the application to CTU. You can submit the application by free-form letter, or you can also use the form of the relevant radiocommunication service, which can be sent directly by data mailbox. In any case, please provide your contact details (e-mail, telephone), the number of the individual authorisation which is the subject of the application (extension of validity) and pay the appropriate administrative fee. Do not forget to sign the application if you send it in physical form. Electronically sent applications must be signed with a guaranteed electronic signature.
If you apply for an extension of the validity period in less than 30 days, your application may not be processed before the expiry of the validity. Even if CTU processes the incoming applications without delay, it is done in accordance with the law in the order of their receipt. Should this happen and your authorisation expires, you will be asked to pay the additional administrative fee and a new individual authorisation will be granted, if possible.
For more information see the webpage Submission of an application for individual authorisation.
In such case, apply for a new individual authorisation as soon as possible. Please, include the number of the expired (no longer valid) individual authorisation in your application. See also the answers to other frequently asked questions about applying for an individual authorisation on this page or the Submission of an application for individual authorisation page. Remember also that you must not utilise radio frequencies without a valid individual authorisation. Utilising radio frequencies that have not been allocated to you or for which the authorisation has expired is an administrative offence punishable by a penalty. You should also submit your application as soon as possible, as the radio frequencies previously used may be allocated by CTU to another applicant for an individual authorisation or may clash with other newly allocated frequencies. Although this is unlikely in practice, CTU may allocate frequencies to another applicant as soon as your authorisation expires. In such a case, it would then not be possible to grant the application and re-allocate the originally allocated radio frequencies.
In certain situations e.g., where there has been a change in the radio spectrum utilisation through an amendment to the relevant part of the radio spectrum utilisation plan, it may no longer be possible to allocate the required radio frequencies because the granting of new individual authorisations in the relevant band has been terminated.
A change of the holder (transfer) of an individual authorisation (Section 19a of the Electronic Communications Act) takes place through the granting of a new individual authorisation pursuant to Section 18 of the Electronic Communications Act based on a joint application by the future and the existing individual authorisation holder. The existing holder's individual authorisation shall cease to be valid on the date on which the new authorisation for the use of radio frequencies enters into legal force. The administrative fee shall be the same as for the application for a new individual authorisation. Therefore, it is possible to follow a very similar procedure as described in the question "You want to apply for an individual authorisation..." above. However, remember that the application must be properly signed (in writing or electronically) by both the existing and future holder. In case of changing the authorisation holder, it is also appropriate to use the relevant form prepared by CTU to specifically indicate the case of transfer of an individual authorisation. This method of change allows you to use the allocated frequencies without interruption.
You shall also indicate any changes that may have occurred (change of equipment, on-board radios, change of commercial/non-commercial utilisation of radio frequencies, etc.). As part of the re-authorisation process, the requested changes, in particular formal changes, may be implemented. Any technical changes affecting the allocation of radio frequencies may complicate the transfer.
You need the power of attorney from an applicant for individual authorisation. The power of attorney must clearly state what acts the principal has authorised you to do and the duration of the authorisation. Attach the power of attorney to the application. The power of attorney does not need to be certified.