Costs

Members $25 | Non-Members $50

Cost is per document and can include multiple-page documents. Payment is due via the online payment system when the request is made, and documents are submitted.

Benefits of Online Processing

  • Apply online and print your certificates from your office (unless a raised seal is required)
  • Pay as you use; no software installation or upfront charges required
  • Improved time efficiency and productivity for your team with reduced operational costs
  • Easy compliance with rules and regulations
  • Reduced shipment delays; verify errors in advance
  • User-Friendly interface
  • High-Level Customer Support

Online Document Certification

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What is a Certificate of Origin?

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured, or processed in a particular country. COs also constitute a declaration by the exporter.

Millions of COs are issued every year, facilitating trade around the world. Since 1898, Chambers of Commerce have been issuing non-preferential COs.

The 1923 Geneva Convention and subsequent Kyoto Convention have seen governments formally recognize the important role chambers play in this domain, deeming them competent authorities and credible trusted third parties in the issuance of COs.

Virtually every country in the world considers the origin of imported goods when determining the duty that will be applied to the goods or, in some cases, whether the goods may be legally imported at all. In addition, COs may be needed to comply with letters of credit, foreign customs requirements, or a buyer's request.

Beyond the CO – Legalization

Certain countries, primarily non-signatories to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, require commercial documents to be legalized by the country’s US Embassy or Consulate. Depending on invoice value, embassy fees can cost thousands of dollars in some countries, so exporters must be aware of these requirements.

The most common countries requiring embassy or consulate legalization include Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Paraguay, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen. In partnership with AWTCC, our chamber offers this service to system users. Each document is quoted on an individual basis before processing. Simply request legalization service for your application.