# AGU-USE-CLA — Using FedRAMP Class A Certifications

> FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026 v2026.07.14.01 · updated 2026-07-14
> Canonical page: /requirement/agu-use-cla

Agency Use of FedRAMP Certified Cloud Services (`AGU`) · group all · subset USE
Force: SHOULD NOT

## Statement

Agencies SHOULD NOT authorize the use of a FedRAMP Class A Certified cloud service offering for more than 12 months UNLESS the cloud service offering is actively seeking a FedRAMP Class B, C, or D Certification.

## Who it binds

- Agencies

## Certification classes

_Applies regardless of certification class._

## Which certifications it binds

Certification type: 20x, Rev5
Path: Program, Agency

## Machine-readable form

_This requirement names no JSON schema. FRC-CSO-JSN binds a provider to a schema only where a rule contains one._

## Artifacts

_No requirement-specific artifact is named._

## Timeframes

_This requirement states no deadline._

## Notifications

_This requirement demands no notification._