API Monogram & APIQR Program Documents
Below is the full list of API specifications and standards for which Licenses are available, with downloadable Licensing Information Forms. These forms provide the specific products that can be licensed and will help your organization determine the best scope for your API Monogram License.
This product information can be added or changed in your online applications – both New and Renewals. Submit a Licensing Information Form only when requesting a change to the scope of your current license between Renewal applications. Send completed forms using the API Monogram/APIQR Contact Form.
The API Monogram mark on products is a warranty by API Monogram licensees to API and purchasers that the marked products comply in every aspect with the applicable API Specification/Standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Monogram Licenses & Licensing Information Forms
Advisory #1: API Procedures Concerning Communications with Third Parties, June 2, 2022 | Mandarin (中文)
Advisory #3: Recognition and Authority of Management Representative, December 15, 2020 | Mandarin (中文) | Spanish | Portuguese
Advisory #6: Design and Development Exclusion under the API Monogram Program August 1, 2023
Advisory #7: Code of Conduct for API Monogram Licensees, APIQR Certified Organizations and Program Applicants, April 13, 2016 | Mandarin (中文) |Spanish | Portuguese
- API Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct Poster (English)
- API Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct Poster (Mandarin 中文)
- API Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct Poster (Spanish)
- API Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct Poster (Portuguese)
Advisory #9: Recognition and Authority of Published Standards, April 4, 2023
Advisory #10: Invoicing and Payment Terms for API Invoices, June 16, 2023 Mandarin (中文) | Spanish | Portuguese
Advisory #11 API Monogram Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Capabilities, and updated Licensing Agreement, June 2, 2022Advisory #13: Supplementary Requirements for Design and Manufacture of a Product for Organizations Applying for a New Monogram License or for the Addition of Products on an Existing Monogram License May 2, 2022
Monogram Licensing Information Forms used when requesting a change to the scope of your Monogram License
API Monogram Licensing Program Requirements includes usage of the Monogram Mark
APIQR Registration Program Requirements includes usage of the APIQR Marks
Audit Response Instructions - Reference document for responding to audit nonconformities
API Guidance on the Monogram and APIQR Marks
API Monogram Program Alternative Marking of Products License Agreement - (AMA)
Monogram/APIQR Impartiality Policy
API Composite List - Find companies and products that have API Monogram Licenses and API Certifications of Registration
API myCerts - Create an account and apply for certification; Track current certifications and audits
FM-198 Q1 ISO 9001 Audit Report Form Revision 8*
FM-198 Q2 ISO 9001 Audit Report Form Revision 8*
*IF PART OR ALL OF THESE TEMPLATES ARE USED INTERNALLY BY AN ORGANIZATION, THE API LOGO SHALL NOT BE USEDWI-2016 Guidance on Auditing Welding Process - Guidance document for auditing welding processes
Audit Costs
Applicants and program participants are responsible for all audit costs. First-time applicants, currently certified organizations applying for registration or licensing at new locations, and organizations returning to the program must pay their audit costs before their initial or Stage 1 audit is scheduled. Organizations currently licensed or registered by the program are invoiced after audit completion for the actual cost of their audits and a program service fee. API issues the invoice to the organization after the auditor provides API with all auditor-incurred expenses associated with the audit. These invoices are carefully reviewed, and the process can take up to 90 days after the audit has ended.
Organizations should note that audit costs vary for a variety of reasons: for example, audit length, organization location and size, auditor travel requirements, and the need for translators often contribute to increased audit costs. The program works diligently to limit these costs by assigning local auditors, but at times auditors must travel to meet audit needs
API Payment Information
Payment terms of note are provided below. Others are included in the Monogram and APIQR program requirements documents.
- APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
- All fees payable to API shall be in U.S. Dollars.
- The applicant or participating organization shall be liable for any and all taxes and banking and service fees, including all applicable withholding taxes.
- API's invoice number should be included with the payment to ensure proper traceability.
- Payment instructions provided on the API invoice shall be followed.
Send correspondence about your payment to: QualityFinance@api.org.
Additional Questions? Please fill out the API Monogram and APIQR Contact Form.
