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FCC U.S. Agent — Guides

47 CFR § 2.911(d)(7) requires an applicant located outside the United States to designate a U.S. agent for service of process for equipment authorization applications, subject to the rule and FCC procedures.

Support for the U.S. agent for service of process used in FCC equipment authorization workflows under 47 CFR § 2.911(d)(7), including designation continuity and coordination with the applicant or TCB.

Official basis

47 CFR § 2.911(d)(7) requires an applicant located outside the United States to designate a U.S. agent for service of process for equipment authorization applications, subject to the rule and FCC procedures.

How the workflow works

  1. 01

    Confirm the exact regulatory pathway and the role the U.S. contact must perform.

  2. 02

    Collect the manufacturer, product, filing and existing representative information.

  3. 03

    Prepare or coordinate the designation, filing or data handoff and keep the record current.

What we need from you

Legal manufacturer name and address, product or activity description, relevant agency identifiers, existing filing status, and the contact person authorized to coordinate the matter.

Regulatory requirements can change. Verify the current agency instructions for the specific product and filing before relying on a general guide.

U.S. REGULATORY HUB

Need the U.S. side of the workflow to be owned?

Send the agency, product, manufacturer country and current filing status. We will identify the U.S. support path that fits.

Discuss your U.S. setup