FCC ID Display on Online Marketplaces: the 2026 Rule
Under the FCC's Third Report and Order in ET Docket 21-232 (FCC 26-50, 91 FR 57798, effective October 13, 2026), new 47 CFR 2.803(c) requires online marketplaces to display a device's FCC ID at the point of sale. Compliance starts March 1, 2027 for devices the marketplace sells or holds, and June 1, 2027 for third-party listings.
Key dates
- Rule effective: October 13, 2026
- Marketplaces that sell or hold the devices: March 1, 2027
- Third-party seller listings, verified against the FCC database with a seller certification: June 1, 2027
Not covered
- Used devices
- Existing listings that are not later amended
- Sellers that are not "high-volume" sellers under the INFORM Consumers Act
What to prepare
- Make sure every product listing carries the exact FCC ID from your grant
- Keep your grantee details and U.S. agent designation current in the FCC system, so marketplaces can verify your authorization
- If your agent details change, file the change within 30 days (47 CFR 2.929(c))
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General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed October 21, 2026.