Certificate of Origin (C of O) - Online Certified Documents

Apply for your online certified documents from your local chamber of commerce using eCERT.

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Overview of Certified Documents

Certified documents can be required when exporting goods and requiring customs clearance. Chambers of Commerce are regulated to provide a service for certifying documents, and you can receive this service at the chamber or online using eCERT.

eCERT was the first and is the largest provider of electronic certificates of origin and other certified documents. Launched in 2000 the product has grown significantly and influenced electronic certification across the globe.

Documents Available, Depending on Country;

  • ATA Carnet - a passport for your goods, apply online using eCert.
  • Community Certificate of Origin - a Certificate of Origin may be required for any country worldwide.
  • Arab-British Certificate of Origin - Arab Certificates of Origin may be used for Arab league states.
  • EUR1 Movement Certificate - used to support claims for preferential (usually zero) rates of duty in the country of importation.
  • EUR-MED Customs Movement Certificate - similar to an EUR1 which is used in the case of Pan-Euro-Med cumulation. More information can be found in customs notice 827, section 4.
  • International Import Certificate (IIC) - required for imports of ‘controlled’ goods. It is an undertaking by the importer to import goods into the United Kingdom without diversion or trans-shipment elsewhere, and not to re-export the goods without an export license.
  • Export Invoice - commercial invoice used as customs declaration.
  • Other Original Documents - such as Inspection Certificates and Health Certificates.

Why Use Our eCERT System?

Save Time and Money

Send certificates directly to your Chamber of Commerce through the internet, it will arrive in seconds and have your document returned in the same day.

Secure Online Platform

Keeps application and document data in one secure location.

Accessibility

Users can access and manage their applications online from anywhere, at any time.

Document Management

eCERT provides a single platform for creating, submitting and managing export documentation

eCERT Features

Upload supporting evidence
Save, copy and print your certified applications
Signature verification on any document
Receives data directly from your business system
Digital certificate authenticity checking via QR code
Shared company workspace for trade documentation
Certificate of Origin
eATA Carnet
EUR1 Movement Certificate
International Import Certificate (IIC)
Arab Certificate of Origin
EUR-MED Certificate

Find a Chamber of Commerce

Use the link below to navigate to our Chamber Directory to find a Chamber in your region.