# FRC-APP-AFC — Applying for FedRAMP Certification

> FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026 v2026.07.14.01 · updated 2026-07-14
> Canonical page: /requirement/frc-app-afc

FedRAMP Certification (`FRC`) · group all · subset APP
Force: MUST

## Statement

Providers MUST complete the FedRAMP Certification Application Form in full to request an initial assessment by FedRAMP.

## Who it binds

- Providers

## 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

- {"requirementId":"FRC-APP-AFC","documentKey":"FRC","requirementName":"Applying for FedRAMP Certification","party":"FedRAMP","method":"form","target":"https://help.fedramp.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=51137131584283","name":"[For CSPs] FedRAMP Certification Application Form"}