FMCSA does not certify or endorse ELDs. Manufacturers self-certify devices and list them in FMCSA's registry. Verify the exact ELD name, hardware model, software version, registration ID, and active/revoked status. If a device is revoked, follow the current FMCSA removal notice and its transition instructions.
Registry verification in six steps
- Open the official FMCSA ELD list.
- Search the exact device name—not only the provider name.
- Match hardware model and software version to the installed combination.
- Record registration ID, provider, self-certification date, and active status.
- Check the revoked-device list and any removal/transition notice.
- Save a dated result and repeat after an update or before purchase/rollout.
FMCSA does not certify or endorse the devices; manufacturers self-certify and register them. “Listed” is the precise status to verify.
What to check
| Check | How to verify |
|---|---|
| 1. Search the exact device name in the official list | Save the search term, official URL, returned manufacturer and device name, capture date, and no-match handling. |
| 2. Match hardware model and software version | Retain the official hardware and software values beside the installed device screen, serial, and provider documentation. |
| 3. Record registration ID and current status | Keep the registration ID, status, manufacturer, capture time, exact URL, and reviewer. |
| 4. Check the revoked-device list | Save the revoked-list search result, search date, exact device values, reviewer, and escalation if a possible match appears. |
| 5. Archive a dated exact-device registry result | Archive the dated official-list and revoked-list captures with device, hardware, software, ID, status, installed match, and next recheck date. |
Limits of this page
Is My ELD Device FMCSA Certified? How to Check explains the federal or cross-border decision path but does not replace an operation-specific determination by the carrier's qualified reviewer or applicable authority.
Sources and review date
Reviewed August 10, 2026. The notes beside each source explain what it supports. Recheck current rules, registry status, product documentation, and commercial terms at the time of the decision.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Official registered-device list and manufacturer self-certification/non-endorsement language.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Official general ELD FAQ covering in-cab information, retention, special driving categories, and vehicle/engine questions.
Verify the exact device before choosing a plan
Bring the registry record, vehicle list, required driver and administrator tasks, support questions, and a dated written quote.