America's Got Talent Season 12 auditions
"America's Got Talent" judges Howie Mandel, Melanie Brown, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum are returning for Season 12 together with host Nick Cannon. www.americasgottalentauditions.com

Those aspiring to become the next “America’s Got Talent” winner should start planning when and where to audition for NBC’s top-rated talent show.

Online submission of audition clips for “America’s Got Talent” season 12 has already began last month. Hopefuls can upload a three-minute video and send a link to the official AGT audition website.

Meanwhile, hopefuls can audition in person by attending AGT open calls scheduled in 10 cities across the United States. Open call auditions will kick off in Chicago on Nov. 12.

Hopefuls need to sign up here to attend AGT Season 12 open call audition in:

Chicago, Illinois: Nov. 12

Austin, Texas: Nov. 19

Cleveland, Ohio: Dec. 10

Jacksonville, Florida: Jan. 7

Philadelphia: Jan. 14

Las Vegas, Nevada: Jan. 19

New York City: Jan. 27

Charleston, South Carolina: Feb. 1

Memphis, Tennessee: Feb. 4

Los Angeles, California: Feb. 1

After open call auditions, the AGT producers said they will only contact acts that are moving on to the next round.

AGT judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Melanie Brown and Howie Mandel are returning for Season 12 together with AGT host Nick Cannon.