FCC ID lookup
Decode an FCC ID into grantee + product code, then open the official FCC record.
Runs 100% in your browserCode split + linkout to the FCC registry — verify with the manufacturer or the FCC grant document before relying on it for warranty, support or compliance decisions.
How to look up an FCC ID
- Enter the FCC ID. Type the FCC ID printed on the device, e.g. BCG-E3087A.
- Decode the parts. See the grantee code and product code split out.
- Open the official record. Click through to the FCC database for photos, manuals and test reports.
Why devices carry an FCC ID
Anything that intentionally emits radio energy — a phone, router, Bluetooth earbud, key fob or smart bulb — must be certified by the FCC before it can legally be sold in the United States, and the FCC ID printed on it (or shown in its software) is the proof of that certification. The ID isn't random: it's the key into the FCC's public Equipment Authorization database, which is why a single short code can unlock a surprising amount about a piece of hardware.
The two parts of the code
Every FCC ID is two pieces glued together. The first is the grantee code, identifying the
company that registered the device — historically three characters, but those ran out, so a newer scheme uses
five-character codes beginning with 2. Everything after it is the product code,
assigned by that company to the specific device however it likes. This tool splits the ID at the right boundary
(handling both grantee-code lengths) and links straight to the official grant record — the structural decode is
done locally in your browser, with no scraping.
What the public record contains
The FCC's database is unusually rich because certification requires real evidence: the grant record routinely includes internal and external photographs, the user manual, and the lab's RF test reports. That's why FCC filings are a favourite source for hardware teardowns and often reveal unannounced products before launch. Whatever you enter stays in your browser; only the link you click goes to the FCC. For network hardware, the MAC address lookup identifies the vendor from a different angle.
Frequently asked questions
- An FCC ID is the identifier printed on wireless devices certified for sale in the US. It has two parts: a Grantee Code (the company) and a Product Code (the specific device).
- The grantee code is the first 3 characters, or 5 characters for newer IDs that begin with “2”. Everything after it is the product code assigned by that company.
- Use the official FCC link this tool generates. The FCC’s Equipment Authorization System (OET) holds the grant, internal photos, test reports and manuals for every certified device.
- On a label on the device, in the settings/regulatory screen, or on the box. It usually reads “FCC ID: …”.
- No. The FCC ID is split and decoded entirely in your browser. The official lookup link opens the FCC’s own database when you click it.