TCR Registration Checklist
Complete 10DLC compliance preparation tool covering brand registration, campaign setup, website compliance, and documentation requirements
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Business Foundation
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Business Formally Registered
Critical
LLC or Corporation registered with state. Sole proprietors face additional scrutiny and lower trust scores.
EIN Obtained from IRS
Critical
Employer Identification Number required for verification. Sole proprietors: obtain EIN instead of using SSN.
Physical Business Address Verified
High
Documented through utility bill, lease agreement, or property deed. No PO boxes.
Business Phone Number Established
High
Dedicated business line, not personal mobile. Must match contact information in registration.
Corporate Email Domain Configured
High
Email using business domain (name@yourbusiness.com). No Gmail, Yahoo, or free providers.
DUNS Number Obtained
Recommended
Dun & Bradstreet identifier improves trust score 10-15 points. Free application, 30-day processing.
Website Compliance
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Website Live and Accessible
Critical
Functional website at registered domain. Test accessibility from multiple locations and devices.
SSL Certificate Installed (HTTPS)
Critical
Security encryption required. Free certificates available through Let's Encrypt or hosting provider.
Privacy Policy with SMS Section
Critical
Dedicated SMS program section covering message types, frequency, opt-out, costs, and data practices.
Terms of Service Include SMS Programs
Critical
Message program terms covering frequency, opt-out, carrier liability, and dispute resolution.
Complete Business Information Displayed
High
About page, contact information, physical address, phone, and email prominently visible.
Mobile Responsive Design
High
Site functions properly on mobile devices. TCR crawlers test mobile accessibility.
Professional Design Quality
High
No template placeholders, lorem ipsum text, or under-construction notices.
Fast Load Times (<3 seconds)
Medium
Optimize images, minimize code. Test using Google PageSpeed Insights.
Documentation Preparation
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Articles of Incorporation / LLC Agreement
Critical
Business formation documents from state registration. Must match application exactly.
IRS EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575)
Critical
Official IRS document confirming EIN assignment. Essential for verification.
State Business Registration Certificate
High
Secretary of State filing confirmation or business license from jurisdiction.
Business License (if applicable)
High
Local business operation permits or industry-specific licenses.
DBA Registration (if applicable)
Medium
Doing Business As filing if operating under assumed name different from legal entity.
Address Proof Document
High
Utility bill, lease agreement, or property deed showing business address.
Campaign Registration Setup
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Use Case Selected Matching Actual Messaging
Critical
Choose Marketing, Customer Care, Delivery Notifications, Account Notifications, 2FA, or Low Volume Mixed based on actual message content.
Three Unique Sample Messages Drafted
Critical
Distinct messages (not minor variations) representing different campaign scenarios or triggers.
Brand Name in All Sample Messages
Critical
Business name must appear prominently in every sample. No abbreviations unless registered.
Opt-Out Language in All Samples
Critical
"Reply STOP to unsubscribe" or equivalent in every sample message.
Variables Populated with Realistic Examples
Critical
No placeholder brackets {NAME} or curly braces. Use actual example data.
Campaign Description Written (40+ characters)
High
Explain subscriber journey and messaging purpose. Must match sample content.
HELP Message Template Created
High
Include brand name, support contact (phone/email/web), and opt-out instructions.
STOP Message Template Created
High
Confirm unsubscription, provide reactivation instructions.
Consent Collection Documentation
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Consent Method Documented
Critical
Website form, POS, SMS keyword, email opt-in, or purchase flow integration clearly described.
Consent Form Screenshot Captured
Critical
Complete screenshot showing entire opt-in form, checkbox, submit button, and policy links.
Checkbox Unchecked by Default
Critical
No pre-checked consent boxes. User must take explicit action.
Consent Language Includes Required Disclosures
Critical
Brand name, message types, frequency, opt-out, "not a condition of purchase", cost disclosure, policy links.
Timestamp Logging Implemented
High
Record exact date/time of consent with timezone information.
IP Address Capture Configured
High
Log IP address for consent authentication and geographic evidence.
Consent Version Tracking Implemented
Medium
Store exact consent text version subscriber accepted for regulatory defense.
Technical Implementation
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Messaging Service Provider Selected
High
Choose CSP with TCR registration support (Twilio, Bandwidth, Telnyx, Sinch, Vonage).
Opt-Out Processing Automated
High
STOP keyword triggers immediate suppression. All variations handled (STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT).
HELP Keyword Response Configured
High
Automated reply with brand name, support contact, and opt-out instructions.
Consent Database Schema Designed
Medium
Store timestamp, IP, consent text, user agent, opt-out status. 4+ year retention.
Delivery Monitoring System Configured
Medium
Track delivery rates, opt-outs, complaints. Alert on threshold breaches.
Post-Approval Compliance
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Monthly Opt-Out Rate Review (<0.5%)
High
Monitor unsubscribe rates. Rates above 0.5% indicate relevance problems.
Spam Complaint Monitoring (<0.1%)
High
Track complaints to carrier shortcode 7726. Above 0.1% triggers immediate review.
Quarterly List Cleaning
Medium
Remove bounced numbers. Conduct reconfirmation for inactive subscribers 6+ months.
Content Alignment Audit
Medium
Verify actual messages still match registered samples. Major content shifts require campaign update.
Annual Consent Records Audit
Medium
Verify consent records complete with timestamps, IP addresses, text versions. 4+ year retention check.
Implementation Notes
Legal Disclaimer: This checklist provides general guidance for TCR registration preparation and does not constitute legal advice or regulatory interpretation. Final campaign approval depends on business-specific factors including entity type, industry vertical, trust score assignment, and carrier discretion. Organizations remain responsible for obtaining qualified legal counsel regarding TCPA compliance, consent management requirements, and use case classification specific to their messaging programs. MyTCRPlus is designed to help customers achieve 10DLC compliance and carrier policy adherence. Campaign throughput limits and trust scores are determined by TCR based on brand verification and reputation signals.