> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.liftai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upload a certificate

> How to add a certificate document to a unit's compliance record.

Uploading a certificate adds the document to a unit's compliance record so its certificate link and status stay current. Use this article to add a certificate or other compliance document from a unit's panel.

<Note>
  Uploading compliance documents is available to the **consultant** role.
</Note>

## Open the unit's panel

Open **Compliance**, find the unit in the table, and select its name to open the compliance panel on the right.

## Upload the certificate

You can add the document from two places in the panel:

<Steps>
  <Step title="From the Certificate field">
    If no certificate is on file, the **Certificate** field shows an **Upload Certificate** link. Select it to start the upload.
  </Step>

  <Step title="From Compliance Documents">
    Scroll to the **Compliance Documents** section and use its uploader to add a document at any time, even when a certificate already exists.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the file">
    Drag in or choose a **PDF** file (up to 5 MB). The **Upload Document** window opens with a preview of the file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the document type">
    For each page, pick its type from the **What type of document is this page?** dropdown — for a certificate, choose **Certificate**. (Other types include Invoice, Ticket, Proposal, Supporting Data, Violation, and Inspection Report.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the details and finish">
    Complete the form for that page. For a certificate, enter the **Property**, **Car**, **Jurisdiction**, **Date Issued**, and **Expiration Date** — all are required. Work through any remaining pages, then save. A success message lists the documents that were added, and the unit's certificate and documents refresh.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Only **PDF** files are accepted, with a size limit of 5 MB per file.
</Note>

## Check the result

After uploading, the **Certificate** field switches to a **Download** link, and the new file appears in the **Compliance Documents** table with its type and date issued. See [Manage affidavits and compliance documents](/compliance/affidavits-and-documents).

## Related

* [Track an elevator's certificate](/compliance/track-a-certificate)
* [Manage affidavits and compliance documents](/compliance/affidavits-and-documents)
* [Check certificate and violation status across your portfolio](/compliance/compliance-dashboard)
* [Open a property's details](/portfolio/property-details)