ComplianceFrequently asked questions
Is FCCID.info affiliated with the FCC?
No. FCCID.info is a free resource provided by 360Compliance and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC. Every record comes from the FCC’s public Equipment Authorization System, and each record page links to fcc.gov.
How often is the data updated?
FCCID.info imports new and updated grants from the FCC Equipment Authorization System every day. The date of the latest import is shown at the bottom of every page. A grant issued today may take until the next import to appear here; you can always confirm a record on fcc.gov using the link on its record page.
Why can’t I find an FCC ID?
Check characters that look alike, such as 0 and O or 1 and I. Devices authorized under a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity have no FCC ID, and very recent grants may not be in the dataset yet.
What does “application purpose” mean?
It says why the grant was filed: a first authorization (Original Equipment), a change to an already certified device (a permissive change), or a new FCC ID for an existing device (Change in Identification).
Why are some documents marked confidential?
Applicants can ask the FCC to withhold some exhibits, such as schematics, permanently, and others, such as photos or manuals, until a product launches.
Does a grant mean a product is legal to sell in the US?
Not by itself. A grant shows that a specific device design met the FCC's technical rules when it was certified. The product must also be built the same way as the certified design, carry the correct FCC ID label, and meet any other rules that apply, such as RF exposure limits or rules from other agencies. Grants can also be revoked. This site is informational only and is not legal advice. See FCC certification explained.
How do I report an error in a record?
Records on FCCID.info are copied from the FCC's public database, so most errors come from the original filing. If a record here does not match fcc.gov, the next data import will bring it in line, since each import refreshes existing records. If the error is in the FCC's own record, only the grantee can correct it, through its TCB.