On January 22, 2026, the FCC issued a Public Notice announcing OMB approval of and the effective dates for revised Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) Rules filing requirements and related rules adopted in the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database Report and Order (Order). We recently discussed this in the ICORE Blog edition dated 1/15/26. Following below are the key elements of the new rules and filing requirements.
In the Order, the Commission directed the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) to provide guidance to assist RMD filers in meeting their robocall mitigation compliance obligations. In response to this requirement the WCB has created a “Frequently Asked Questions document which is attached to the Public Notice. This document is available at https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/rmd-faq.pdf.
The Public Notice announces that effective February 5, 2026, base forfeiture penalties will apply to untimely filings or to the filing of false or inaccurate information in the RMD. Failure to update information in the RMD within 10 business days of a change will result in a base forfeiture amount of $1,000 for each violation. The filing of false or inaccurate information in the RMD will result in a base forfeiture amount of $10,000 for each violation. These forfeiture penalties will be assessed daily until cured, up to the statutory maximum for continuing violations. Regarding CORES information updates, the Order also requires that any entity that registers with the Commission to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) for RMD purposes or any other related purpose must update CORES within 10 business days of any change to that information.
The WCB also announces that effective February 5, 2026, providers are required to annually recertify their RMD filings on or before March 1 to attest that the information submitted to the RMD is true and accurate. The first recertification filing is due March 1,2026 and the recertification window will open on February 1, 2026. Instructions for completing the annual certification requirement are available at https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/rmd-instructions.pdf.
The Order also requires filers to submit a $100 application fee for initial submissions and required annual recertifications in the RMD. This requirement is not yet effective pending Congressional approval and the completion by the FCC of updates to its information technology systems and internal procedures. The Commission will publish a notice announcing when these steps are completed and when the application fee will become effective.
The Public Notice announces that multi-factor authentication has now been established for RMD access as required by the Order to better secure the RMD. Filers must now use multi-factor authentication to access the RMD and have the option of using phishing resistant authentication. Instructions for logging in to the RMD are available at https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/rmd-instructions.pdf.
The Order also required the WCB to establish a dedicated reporting mechanism for deficient filings to enhance the integrity of the RMD. This reporting mechanism is intended to provide a channel for state and local regulators and other interested parties to notify the Commission of suspected problems related to the RMD. To satisfy this requirement the WCB has created an Email address to which parties can submit information regarding deficient RMD filings. The Email address is RMD-Reporting@fcc.gov.
Based on the Public Notice, except for the $100 filing fee, the new RMD rules and requirements are effective February 5, 2026 and the first annual recertification filing is due on March 1, 2026. ICORE is prepared to assist clients in their compliance with these new requirements. Please contact Chris Ulmer at culmer@icorellc.com if your Company would like ICORE to assist in complying with the new RMD rules.
