Documents Needed for Certification
Short answer: a complete application needs product identification, technical documentation and samples. Missing documents are the most common reason quotations slip — the checklist below covers 90% of projects.
Standard Document Checklist
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Product information | Model name/number, variants, intended use, target markets |
| Product photos | Exterior, label/marking, ports and internal layout |
| User manual | Draft or final; language requirements depend on the market |
| Circuit diagrams & layouts | Block diagram at minimum; schematics for radio and safety review |
| Critical component list (BOM) | Certificates or datasheets for critical components (power supply, radio module, battery, fuses) |
| Wireless details | Frequency bands, transmit power, modulation, firmware version |
| Existing reports or certificates | Any prior CB report, FCC or CE documentation to reuse |
| Samples | Golden samples per hardware revision; test phones/accessories where applicable |
Project-Specific Additions
- Battery-powered products: cell and pack datasheets, UN 38.3 test summary if available
- Radio products: antenna specification and gain
- Connected car programs: vehicle or head-unit integration description and supported phone list
Send what you have — we confirm the exact list during scoping. Start your application.
Document requirements vary by product and certification scheme; the definitive list is confirmed at project scoping.
FAQ
What documents do I need for certification?
A complete application needs product identification, technical documentation (photos, manual, diagrams, BOM, wireless details) and samples; the exact list is confirmed at scoping.