Verified from official sourcesLast updated: 2026-05-10

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US Agent Service

FCC requires every foreign applicant to designate a US Agent for Service of Process. We are that agent — based in San Diego, bilingual, fast-forwarding.

1.What is a US Agent

Per 47 CFR 2.909, foreign FCC applicants must designate a US Agent of Service of Process — a US-resident person or entity that receives FCC correspondence on the applicant's behalf. The agent must have a physical US address (not a PO box).

Specific responsibilities

  • Receive all FCC mail and notifications.
  • Forward to applicant within 24 hours.
  • Be available for FCC inquiries during US business hours.
  • Maintain the address on FCC record.
  • Notify FCC of any agent change within 30 days.

What happens without one

FCC will reject your application. If you've already been granted, FCC can revoke the FCC ID. Customs may seize shipments arriving without a valid US Agent on record.

2.Our service

  • 📍 Real San Diego, California address
    Not a virtual mailbox — bonded commercial space.
  • 📦 Document receipt + scan + forward
    All FCC mail scanned and emailed within 24 hours.
  • 🏢 Multi-product / brand management
    Higher tiers cover multiple brands or unlimited models.
  • 🌐 Bilingual — direct WeChat support
    Native Mandarin speaker. No translation friction.
New

Sample Receipt Service

After the April 30, 2026 FCC vote restricting Chinese-lab testing, samples now ship to US / Taiwan / EU labs. Our San Diego address can receive your samples, verify condition, and forward to the designated lab — useful when your lab choice changes mid-project or when you want a US-based intake step.

What's included

  • Receive your test samples (notify us in advance)
  • Inspect for shipping damage + photo log
  • Forward to your designated US lab
  • Track sample status until lab confirms intake
  • After testing: assist with return shipping or disposal

Pricing

$200 – $500 / batch

Priced per batch by sample count + handling complexity. Charged in addition to the US Agent annual fee — sample receipt is opt-in per shipment.

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Scope of the US Agent service

✓ Covers

  • Designation as agent of record on FCC filings (47 CFR 2.909).
  • Receipt of all FCC mail at our San Diego address.
  • Scan + email forwarding within 24 business hours.
  • Maintaining the agent address on FCC record.
  • Notifying FCC within 30 days of any agent change.

✗ Does NOT include

  • FCC application preparation or technical filings (engage an FCC consultant via the expert directory).
  • Lab testing — labs are independent NRTLs/TCBs.
  • Customs brokerage / FCC Form 740 filing — handled by a licensed broker.
  • Legal representation in FCC enforcement matters — we forward; we do not respond on your behalf.
  • Trademark, IP, or product-liability advice — find an attorney via the expert directory.
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3.Pricing — 3 tiers

Basic

$299/year

1 brand · up to 5 product models. Perfect for first-time exporters.

  • 1 brand registration
  • Up to 5 FCC IDs
  • Real US address
  • 24-hour forwarding
  • Bilingual support (email + WeChat)
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Standard

$599/year

1 brand · unlimited models. Most growing manufacturers fit here.

  • 1 brand registration
  • Unlimited FCC IDs
  • Priority forwarding (12-hour)
  • Phone access (US business hours)
  • Annual compliance review call
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Enterprise

$999/year

Multi-brand · unlimited models. Plus dedicated point-of-contact.

  • Unlimited brands
  • Unlimited FCC IDs
  • 4-hour priority forwarding
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Quarterly review calls
  • Free FCC ID renewals
  • Compliance audit assistance
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US Agent — Basic

$299/yr

1 brand, up to 5 product models

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US Agent — Standard

$599/yr

1 brand, unlimited models

🔒 Secure payment by Stripe · billed annually · cancel anytime

US Agent — Enterprise

$999/yr

Multiple brands, unlimited models, priority support

🔒 Secure payment by Stripe · billed annually · cancel anytime

4.How it works (5 steps)

1

Submit application form

Tell us your company info, brand name, FCC product details (or future intent).

⏱️ 5 minutes
2

Pay + receive designation letter

Pay annual fee. We email signed designation letter (PDF) within 1 business day.

⏱️ Same day💰 $299–999
3

Submit to FCC with your application

Include the letter in your FCC ID application package. Address goes on record.

⏱️
4

We receive + forward your FCC mail

Any FCC notice, deficiency letter, or grant comes to our address. Scanned and emailed to you within 24 hours.

⏱️ Ongoing
5

Annual renewal

Auto-reminder 30 days before expiry. Renew to keep your FCC IDs valid.

⏱️ 30-day reminder

5.Why choose us

🇨🇳 Native Mandarin-speaking team
📍 Real San Diego physical address
⚡ 24-hour forwarding promise
📚 Experienced with FCC, UL, FDA workflows

6.Frequently asked questions

  • Is a US Agent really required?

    Yes — 47 CFR 2.909. Without one, FCC will reject your application or revoke an existing FCC ID.

  • Can I be my own US Agent?

    Only if you have a US-resident representative with a physical US address. Most foreign companies don't.

  • What address do I show on the product?

    You can show your own (Chinese) address. The US Agent address is filed on the FCC application, not on the product.

  • Can I switch agents later?

    Yes — file Form 731 update with FCC. We hand off the file to the new agent cleanly.

  • What if I don't get any FCC mail?

    Most certified products receive zero or 1-2 letters per year. The service is mostly insurance — but the alternative (no agent) blocks your FCC ID entirely.

  • Does this cover UL or FDA?

    No — UL and FDA have their own US Agent rules and we partner with specialist agents for those.

  • When does the year start?

    From the date we issue the designation letter. Auto-renewal reminder fires 30 days before expiry.

Ready to designate?

Fill the inquiry form below — we'll send the official designation letter for signing within 1 business day.

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⚠️ Important: Max Robotics is a coordination platform. We are not FCC engineers, lawyers, or a certification body, and we do not guarantee certification approval.

ℹ️ Figures shown are reference-only — always confirm against the latest official sources.

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