Part 107, explained · Last reviewed October 25, 2026 against the eCFR and faa.gov. UAV Campus is not affiliated with the FAA.
Who may ask to see your remote pilot certificate, and what must you carry?
The remote pilot in command, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls must keep the remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating and identification in physical possession, readily accessible, while exercising its privileges. They must present both on request from the Administrator, an authorized NTSB representative, any federal, state or local law enforcement officer, or the TSA.
Source: 14 CFR 107.7(a)
What the regulation says
§ 107.7 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance.
(a) A remote pilot in command, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must— (1) Have in that person's physical possession and readily accessible the remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating and identification when exercising the privileges of that remote pilot certificate. (2) Present his or her remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating and identification that contains the information listed at § 107.67(b)(1) through (3) for inspection upon a request from— (i) The Administrator; (ii) An authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board; (iii) Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer; or (iv) An authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration. (3) Make available, upon request, to the Administrator any document, record, or report required to be kept under the regulations of this chapter.
(b) The remote pilot in command, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must, upon request, allow the Administrator to make any test or inspection of the small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance with this part.
Read all of § 107.7
(c) Any person holding an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance under subpart D of this part must, upon request, make available to the Administrator: (1) The declaration of compliance required under subpart D of this part; and (2) Any other document, record, or report required to be kept under the regulations of this chapter.
(d) Any person holding an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance under subpart D of this part must, upon request, allow the Administrator to inspect its facilities, technical data, and any manufactured small UAS and witness any tests necessary to determine compliance with that subpart.
[Amdt. 107-8, 86 FR 4381, Jan. 15, 2021]
Source: 14 CFR 107.7 (eCFR, current as of 2026-10-21)
Exam traps
- The certificate and identification must be in your physical possession and readily accessible when you exercise the certificate's privileges.
- Any federal, state or local law enforcement officer may ask to inspect your certificate and identification.
- On request you must also make available to the Administrator any document, record or report required to be kept under the regulations.
- On request the pilot, visual observer, owner or operator must allow the Administrator to test or inspect the small UAS, the pilot and the visual observer to determine compliance.
Try it: practice questions
Similar to the FAA test, not the actual test questions.
Practice question 1
Who may ask you to present your remote pilot certificate and identification for inspection?
- A The Administrator, authorized representatives from the NTSB or TSA, or any Federal, State, or Local Law enforcement officers.
- B The General Public and any Government Employees.
- C Any Government employee.
Show the answer
Answer: A. The Administrator, authorized representatives from the NTSB or TSA, or any Federal, State, or Local Law enforcement officers.14 CFR 107.7(a)(2) requires the remote pilot to present the remote pilot certificate and identification on request from the Administrator (FAA), an authorized NTSB representative, any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer, or an authorized TSA representative. The certificate and ID must be in your physical possession and readily accessible (107.7(a)(1)). Other documents, records or reports required by the regulations go only to the Administrator on request (107.7(a)(3)). The general public and "any government employee" are not on the list.
FAA sources: 14 CFR 107.7(a)(1)-(3) · faa.gov Operations Over People rule summary (certificate and ID in physical possession)
Practice question 2
While exercising the privileges of your remote pilot certificate, what must you have in your physical possession and readily accessible?
- A A logbook of your flights and the aircraft maintenance records.
- B A printed copy of Part 107 and of your LAANC authorization.
- C Your remote pilot certificate and identification.
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Practice question 3
You recently renewed your certificate by taking the Recurrent training. While mapping a property for a client, an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector asks to see documents showing that you can legally fly your sUAS for commercial purposes. Which document will you provide?
- A Remote Pilot Certificate, Registration Card, and a copy of the Completion Certificate for the Recurrent Training.
- B Remote Pilot Certificate and your logbook.
- C Remote Pilot Certificate and Registration Card.
Show the answer
Answer: A. Remote Pilot Certificate, Registration Card, and a copy of the Completion Certificate for the Recurrent Training.You must have your remote pilot certificate and ID with you and present them on request (14 CFR 107.7(a)). Completing the online recurrent training (ALC-677) renews your recency for 24 calendar months but does not produce a new certificate; the FAA says you must be able to show your course completion certificate as proof of currency (FAA FAQ). The aircraft must also be registered. Part 107 does not require a logbook, so the logbook option is the distractor.
FAA sources: 14 CFR 107.7(a) · FAA FAQ: online ALC course renews recency; show certificate of completion · 14 CFR 107.13 (registration per 91.203(a)(2))
Does the visual observer have to allow an FAA inspection?
Yes. Section 107.7(b) lists the visual observer among those who must, upon request, allow the Administrator to make any test or inspection to determine compliance with Part 107.
Source: 14 CFR 107.7(b)