Where can I apply for a certificate of origin before exporting goods from Australia?

• A certificate of origin is a document certifying the place where the goods were grown, produced or manufactured.
• Certificates can only be completed by certain authorised bodies. These include:
  • National: Ai Group www.aigroup.com.au/trade/certificateoforigin
  • VIC: VECCI www.vecci.org.au
  • NSW: NSW Business Chamber www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
  • SA: Business SA www.business-sa.com
  • QLD: Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland www.cciq.com.au
  • ACT: ACT & Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry www.actchamber.com.au
  • WA: Chamber of Commerce & Industry Western Australia www.cciwa.com
  • NT: Chamber NT www.chambernt.com.au
  • TAS: Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.tcci.com.au
• Certificate of origin forms may be available for download from these websites or you may need to contact them for more information.
• A fee is generally charged for production of the certificate. Different authorised bodies may charge different amounts and you should conform their fees before proceeding.
• There are specific procedures to be followed in making an application for a certificate of origin. You must include:
  • a Document Service Registration Form or an Exporters Information Form Update (providing information about you. If you represent a company you will need to provide a list of people who are authorised to sign on the company’s behalf);
  • evidence of the origin of the goods (such as bill of lading, letter of credit or statutory declaration) and
  • two copies of the export documents to be stamped and which have been signed by the exporter on the bottom left-hand side under the exporter’s declaration.
• A licenced customs broker or experienced customs lawyer can assist you in obtaining certificates of origin for your Australian made goods. Our free Find a Lawyer directory provides contact details for lawyers who may suit your needs.