HP laptop 15 15-f305dx: where is the certificate of authenticity and clean install of Windows 10

I bought a new laptop from HP model: 15-f305dx pre installed with Windows 10 (64-bit), but I can't find the certificate of authenticity. I want to do a clean install of Windows 10 via usb/dvd in the future, but since I don't have a product key that I don't know if Windows ask me the product key or the bios will activate windows when it is preinstalled. I have to go the activation process as those who free upgrade to 10 windows and had it active via wifi or internet?

This link is where I bought my cell phone for more information and support

http://www.BestBuy.com/site/HP-15-6-laptop-AMD-A6-series-4GB-memory-500GB-hard-drive-black/4221508.p...

Thank you

Your product key is in the UEFI bios not as a sticker on the previous Windows 7 and older models. If you perform a clean installation of Windows 10 o/s must match to your using the factory installed o/s you need to use the new Windows 10 product key to install with.

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