FCC Testing & FCC Certification California

By law, all electronic devices marketed in the United States are required to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, including FCC Part 15. This process involves testing your device in an accredited lab and receiving FCC certification.

We offer FCC testing and certification services for businesses in California, allowing you to test your device, verify that it meets the FCC’s requirements, and receive a unique FCC certification and FCC ID so that you can legally bring your device to market.

To request a free quote for FCC certification for your device, or to ask our engineers and FCC compliance experts your questions, contact us online or call us at 866-540-5287.

We Can Help You Get FCC Certification in California

We work with both large and small electronic device manufacturers and distributors around the United States, including in California. We frequently help businesses and individuals located in the following areas with FCC testing and certification:

• Los Angeles
• San Francisco Bay Area
• San Diego
• Sacramento
• Fresno
• Other locations in California

We can assist you to ship your device to our accredited testing facility and Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) from any location in California, allowing you to get your device into the lab, complete FCC certification and rapidly bring your device to market.

What Devices Require FCC Certification?

By law, all electronic devices must comply with FCC regulations, including FCC Part 15. If your device fits into one of the categories below, it will require FCC certification or an FCC SDoC to enter onto the market in the United States:

• Smartphones and other mobile devices
• Cordless phones, remotes and control devices
• TVs, Hi-Fi systems and other home entertainment equipment
• Dishwashers, microwaves and other home appliances
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Electronic musical instruments and recording devices
• Computers, printers, keyboards and other peripherals
• Security cameras and other home security systems
• Commercial and industrial electronic devices and equipment
• Other consumer electronics

Intentional vs. Unintentional Radiators

The FCC classifies devices as intentional or unintentional radiators, with regulatory certification requirements differing based on your device’s class:

• Intentional radiators, which use technologies such as RF, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other types of data transfer, require complete FCC certification and an FCC ID to enter the market.
• Unintentional radiators, which may emit RF waves non-deliberately but do not use radio, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology, require a declaration of conformity for FCC compliance.

Our guide to FCC Part 15 devices provides more information about devices that are subject to FCC Part 15 regulations and require certification before going onto the market.

Risks of Not Completing FCC Certification

Marketing an electronic device in the United States without completing the FCC certification or equipment authorization process is illegal. The FCC regularly monitors the market and can fine non-compliant businesses. 

In some cases, the FCC may remove non-compliant devices from the market. Our guide to FCC fines and legal actions provides more information about steps the FCC may take in response to the marketing of a non-compliant device.

Contact Us to Request an FCC Certification Quote

We specialize in FCC testing and certification, and have helped hundreds of manufacturers and distributors in California and across the United States efficiently certify their devices and legally enter the market.

Our experts can assist you with every step in the FCC certification process, from shipping your device to our accredited testing facility to receiving your FCC ID. 

To request a free quote for testing and certification, or to ask our experts a question about the testing and certification process for your device, contact us online or call us at 866-540-5287.