Change your FDA U.S. Agent without compliance gaps
Switching providers should not create risk. Assurentry supports structured U.S. Agent transitions across food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics with clear handover steps and no gap in FDA communication coverage. For background on what a U.S. Agent does and why it matters, see our US Agent requirements guide or browse all US Agent services.
Quick answer: how to switch FDA U.S. Agent
You can switch your FDA U.S. Agent at any time by appointing your new agent, obtaining the acceptance letter, and updating the U.S. Agent record in FDA FURLS/DRLS. There is no FDA fee for the change, and coverage is immediate once the registration record is updated.
Important Notes
- There is no FDA fee to change your U.S. Agent.
- You can change your agent at any time during the year.
- The change takes effect immediately once updated in FURLS/DRLS.
Step-by-Step Process
Choose Your New U.S. Agent (Assurentry)
Decide to work with Assurentry as your FDA U.S. Agent. Review our services and pricing to confirm we are the right fit for your facility.
Complete Our Onboarding Form
Fill out the Assurentry appointment form. The process takes approximately 6 to 12 minutes. You will need your FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number and facility details.
Start onboarding →Receive Your Assurentry Acceptance Letter
We issue your official U.S. Agent Acceptance Letter the same day. This document confirms Assurentry has agreed to serve as your U.S. Agent with the FDA.
Log Into the FDA FURLS/DRLS System
Access the FDA Unified Registration and Listing System (FURLS) or Drug Registration and Listing System (DRLS) using your existing credentials.
Update the U.S. Agent Section
Navigate to the U.S. Agent section of your facility registration and update it with the Assurentry contact details provided in your Acceptance Letter.
Notify Your Previous Agent (Optional but Recommended)
While not required by the FDA, it is good practice to inform your previous U.S. Agent that you have switched providers. This avoids any confusion with future correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to notify my old agent?
Notification is optional but recommended. The FDA does not require you to notify your previous agent, but doing so ensures a clean transition and avoids any miscommunication.
Is there a fee to switch?
There is no FDA fee to change your U.S. Agent. The only cost is the Assurentry service fee for your new appointment. Your previous agent may have their own cancellation policies, so review your existing agreement.
How long does the switch take?
The change takes effect immediately once you update your registration in the FDA system. From start to finish, most clients complete the entire process within one business day.
What Assurentry automates for you
After intake, most compliance tasks run without manual intervention from your team.
Same-day FDA acceptance letter delivery
Automated FDA communication forwarding
Biennial renewal reminders and one-click processing
Real-time deadline monitoring dashboard
Secure document vault with version history
Zero-gap provider switch handling
Ready to Switch to Assurentry?
Start the appointment process now. It takes just 6 to 12 minutes and you will receive your Acceptance Letter the same day.