Originally Posted by flyinwalenda

Yes ,what the FAA wants is for you to register with them by giving them your name,address, etc, credit card number, and $5.00 for a 3-year registration. You re-register every 3 years. In turn they will email you a document with your FAA registration number and you are supposed to keep the document with you when you fly and put your FAA number on each plane you own. They also threaten hefty fines and jail time for non-compliance in the event of an accident or random inspection.
What you (or anyone) does or doesn't do is between you and the FAA.
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/