# REC-FRP-RAO — Recognized Assessors Only

> FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026 v2026.07.14.01 · updated 2026-07-14
> Canonical page: /requirement/rec-frp-rao

FedRAMP Recognition of Independent Assessment Services (`REC`) · group all · subset FRP
Force: MUST NOT

## Statement

FedRAMP MUST NOT accept verification, validation, or other attestations from independent assessors who are not FedRAMP Recognized.

## Who it binds

- FedRAMP

## Certification classes

_Applies regardless of certification class._

## Which certifications it binds

Certification type: 
Path: 

## 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._