diff --git a/plugins/endpoints/api/routes.py b/plugins/endpoints/api/routes.py
index 1dad1e25..440f7ce0 100644
--- a/plugins/endpoints/api/routes.py
+++ b/plugins/endpoints/api/routes.py
@@ -3508,7 +3508,6 @@ def renew_client_certificate():
         # Row-level lock to prevent concurrent renewal requests from racing
         asset = db.session.query(Asset).with_for_update().filter_by(assetid=asset_id).first()
 
-    if not asset:
     if not asset:
         return error_response(ErrorCodes.NOT_FOUND,
                               f'Asset {asset_id} not found', http_code=404)