Certification Process

Get A Quote or contact API at quote@api.org. API will send a quotation and an application package containing the applicable API product specification(s).
Companies applying for licensing under the API Monogram Program must develop and maintain a quality manual that describes their quality management system and how it conforms to the requirements of API Spec Q1. Organizations participating in the API Monogram Program must also demonstrate continued ability to meet the technical requirements identified in the applicable API product specification(s).
Prior to submitting an application to API, companies must have had a quality management system in place for at least four months. This includes performing and documenting an internal audit and management review in accordance with API Spec Q1.
Submit the application paperwork, application fee, and the quality manual. The quality manual must be written in English.
API will review the quality manual and provide comments.
When the quality manual is accepted, API will schedule an on-site audit. The audit costs are at the organization's expense.
API will review the audit report and provide comments.
After the nonconformances are addressed by the company to API’s satisfaction, certificate(s) are issued.*
Audits will then be scheduled every three years to ensure continued conformance with the applicable program requirements.

*A follow-up audit may be required if nonconformances are deemed significant.