Certifications

****Due to COVID-19 we are not currently providing certification services. Please use the Canadian Chamber Online Certification System.****

  • Certificates of Origin for goods that are being exported from Canada by Canadian companies.
  • Invoices for goods that are being exported from Canada by Canadian companies.
  • Representational Agreements
  • Visa Application Letters

Note: an ATA Carnet can only be issued by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Fees

  • Members: $25.00 + GST (maximum 10 pages)
  • Non-members: $50.00 + GST (maximum 10 pages)

Letters of Waiver

If you have a ‘notarized letter of waiver’ you can receive multiple certifications without having to notarize each form. Letters of Waivers will be kept for one year. Waivers are available here:

  • Letter of Waiver (Exporter)
  • Letter of Waiver (Freight Forwarder)

What to bring to your appointment

  • Completed, printed, signed and notarized copy of the Certificate of Origin template
  • A notarized copy of your business registration with confirmation of annual renewal and signed by an authorized representative
  • Commercial invoice and packing slip
  • Proof of origin for all items, as per the following:

Goods manufactured in Canada, by a company other than the applicant: A manufacturer’s invoice or notarized manufacturer’s declaration.

Goods manufactured outside of Canada: A manufacturer’s invoice, notarized manufacturer’s declaration, or a foreign Certificate of Origin duly certified by a Chamber of Commerce.

Goods bought from a third party: A signed and notarized statement from that party declaring the origin of the goods.

When goods refer to cars: Proof of ownership must be available for review.

Note: The company name and description of the goods on the invoice, packing lists, export declaration, etc. must match information on the CO.

Representational Agreement Requirements

  • Completed, notarized copy of the Representational Agreement Template
  • A copy of the agreement
  • A notarized copy of your business registration, with confirmation of annual renewal, and signed by an authorized representative

Invoice Certification Requirements

  • The commercial invoice and packing slip. Invoices must be notarized if they are not accompanied by a certificate of origin.
  • A notarized copy of your business registration, with confirmation of annual renewal, and signed by an authorized representative

Visa Application Letter Requirements

  • Completed, notarized copy of the Visa Application Letter Template.
  • A notarized copy of your business registration, with confirmation of annual renewal, and signed by an authorized representative