How-to renew Publisher Attesation and Microsoft 365 Certification
Microsoft 365 App Compliance Program requires annual renewal for Publisher Attested and Microsoft 365 Certified apps. During this process, app developers can update their attestation questionnaire and documentation for certification. A renewal reminder will be shown in Partner Center starting 90 days before the expiration date. Periodic reminders will also be sent via email at 90, 60 and 30 days before expiration.
Renew Publisher Attestation
In Partner Center select Publisher Attestion and click Renew.
Review the previous Publisher Attestation answers and update with the latest information as needed. Submit Publisher Attestation for renewal when ready. It will be reviewed by a Microsoft 365 app compliance analyst.
Publisher Attestation Renewal Approved
Renew Microsoft 365 Certification
The app’s certification information needs to be resubmitted on an annual basis. This will require revalidation of the in-scope controls of the current environment. When the Certification nears 1-year mark an email notification will be sent encouraging a resubmission of the documents and evidence.
In Partner Center select Microsoft 365 Certification and click Renew.
Certification Renewal Approved
If the app is approved for renewal the following message will appear:
Certification Renewal Rejected
Apps may be rejected from certification renewal for the following reasons:
- The app doesn't have the required tooling, processes, or configurations in place and won't be able to implement required changes within the certification window.
- The app has outstanding vulnerabilities in place and can't be fixed within the certification window.
Attestation or Certification Expired
The app’s information needs to be renewed before the expiration date to maintain app’s attestation/certification page in Microsoft docs. Timely renewal will also ensure continued badging and icons for the app in AppSource and Team Store.
Tip
Once expired, Publisher Attestation and Certification process can be started anytime by clicking ‘Renew’.