> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-faq/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq.md).

# IAF CertSearch FAQ

The FAQs are divided into four sections

1. [General ](/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/general.md)- for all users
2. [Accreditation Bodies (AB)](/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/accreditation-bodies-ab.md) - FAQs for ABs
3. [Certification Bodies (CB)](/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/certification-bodies-cb.md) - FAQs for CBs
4. [IAF & DMC](/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-and-dmc.md) - Explains relationship between iafcertsearch.org, IAF, DMC, Quality Trade
5. [Transitioning period](/iaf-certsearch-faq/iaf-certsearch-faq/transitioning-period-faq.md) - FAQ about the MD and the transitioning period