List of FCC Responsible Parties & Designated Agents

If you are selling electronic products subject to 47 CFR, then you will likely either need a US based responsible party or designated agent. If you are a US company, then this role is likely already filled by your own company.

Companies not based in the United States, on the other hand, must appoint one located in the country.

This guide explains which products require a responsible party, and which require a designated agent. You can also find a list of companies providing solutions in this area.

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FCC Responsible Party & Designated Agent Service Providers

The table below lists companies that claim to offer SDoC responsible party and/or designated agent solutions. Note that we are not affiliated with any of the listed companies.

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Unintentional radiators – SDoC Responsible Party

Products defined as unintentional radiators are subject to a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity procedure. This, in turn, requires that there is a responsible party located in the United States.

Requirements

§ 2.909 Responsible party.

(b) For equipment subject to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity the party responsible for the compliance of the equipment with the applicable standards, who must be located in the United States (see § 2.1077), is set forth as follows:

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(3) Retailers or original equipment manufacturers may enter into an agreement with the responsible party designated in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this section to assume the responsibilities to ensure compliance of equipment and become the new responsible party.

✅ Applies to equipment subject to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

✅ A responsible party located in the US is required

✅ Companies can enter into an agreement with a US-based responsible party

✅ The responsible party assumes the responsibilities to ensure compliance of equipment

Covered products

The SDoC procedure generally applies to unintentional radiators, which are defined as follows:

Unintentional radiator. A device that intentionally generates radio frequency energy for use within the device, or that sends radio frequency signals by conduction to associated equipment via connecting wiring, but which is not intended to emit RF energy by radiation or induction.

Examples of unintentional radiators include the following:

• Wrist watches (with no wireless capabilities)
• Wired mouses
• Wired keyboards
• Power tools

Compliance information statement

Companies must provide a compliance information statement, which includes information about the responsible party.

(1) Identification of the product, e.g., name and model number;

(2) A compliance statement as applicable, e.g., for devices subject to part 15 of this chapter as specified in § 15.19(a)(3) of this chapter, that the product complies with the rules; and

(3) The identification, by name, address and telephone number or Internet contact information, of the responsible party, as defined in § 2.909. The responsible party for Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity must be located within the United States.

Intentional radiators – Designated Agent

Products defined as intentional radiators are subject to an equipment authorization procedure which requires a designated agent located in the United States.

Requirements

§ 2.911 Application requirements.

(7) The applicant shall designate an agent located in the United States for the purpose of accepting service of process on behalf of the applicant.

(i) The applicant shall provide a written certification:

(A) Signed by both the applicant and its designated agent for service of process, if different from the applicant;

(B) Acknowledging the applicant’s consent and the designated agent’s obligation to accept service of process in the United States for matters related to the applicable equipment, and at the physical U.S. address and email address of its designated agent; and

Covered products

The requirement applies to intentional radiators, which have the following definition:

Intentional radiator. A device that intentionally generates and emits radio frequency energy by radiation or induction.

Examples of intentional radiators include the following:

• Radio devices
• Radio frequency universal remote control devices
• Wi-Fi transmitters
• Wireless alarm systems
• Wireless microphones