14 CFR · Part 48

14 CFR § 48.120

Invalid registration.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

The registration of a small unmanned aircraft is invalid if, at the time it is made—

(a)

The aircraft is registered in a foreign country;

(b)

The applicant is not the owner, except when the applicant registers on behalf of an owner who is under 13 years of age;

(c)

The applicant is not eligible to submit an application under this part; or

(d)

The interest of the applicant in the aircraft was created by a transaction that was not entered into in good faith, but rather was made to avoid (with or without the owner's knowledge) compliance with 49 U.S.C. 44101-44103.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.