Android Auto Certification: Required Documents & Validity

2026-02-27

This section clarifies mandatory documents, certification validity, and renewal rules for hardware and app developers.

Hardware Vendor Documents:

Qualification Phase

·Business license, corporate certification

·Automotive certifications (AEC-Q100, ISO 16750, ISO9001)

·Wireless approvals (FCC, CE)

·Signed NDA, CDD, MADA agreements

Testing & Audit Phase

·Product specifications, schematics, firmware details

·Full self-test reports (CTS, VTS)

·Third-party lab reports

·Privacy policy & compliance declarations

App Developer Documents

·Verified Google Play developer account

·App description, in-car UI design

·Self-test reports

·Privacy policy & data usage disclosure

  Validity Periods:

·GMS/Android Partner qualification: 3 years

·Product certification: 2 years

·Test reports: 1 year

·Logo authorization: aligned with certification validity

After major ecosystem updates, recertification may be required.


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