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.
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. |
Before you act
Apply the current rules to your specific operation. Ask your carrier’s compliance team or the relevant authority to review any uncertain exception or cross-border requirement.
Sources and review date
Reviewed August 10, 2026. Check the current rules, device registration, product instructions, and commercial terms before making a 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.