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Civil Aviation Registration Electronic Services (CARES)

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Privacy - FAA - CARES - PIA - 2026.pdf

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed the Civil Aviation Registry Electronic
Services (CARES) system, which is a web-based system that gives the aviation community the
ability to securely submit applications, upload documentation, and provide the data necessary for
the Civil Aviation Registry to perform aircraft registration services. CARES will become the
central and legal repository of all aircraft registration records. CARES is implemented in two
phases:
 Phase 1 - Aircraft Registration Services: 1 Initial Operating Capability (IOC) was
implemented in December 2022.
 Phase 2 - Aircraft Registration Services: Full Operating Capability (FOC) will be fully
implemented in Fall 2026. 2
The FAA is publishing an update to the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for CARES, in
accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, because CARES collects Personally Identifiable
Information (PII) from individuals when registering their aircraft. This PIA update continues to
cover the submission of the application and all documentation for aircraft registration only and
includes administrative updates, such as retention schedules. In addition, the Airman
Certification Service will not be phased in, and is therefore being removed from the PIA.

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Last updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2026