What is a Certificate of Origin?
A Certificate of Origin declares the country of origin for exported goods to meet customs and trade requirements. The Brampton Board of Trade, as a recognized Chamber of Commerce, authenticates the exporter’s declaration by countersigning the certificate but does not verify its factual accuracy.
Step-by-Step guide on how to prepare your certificates of origin
Step 1: Ensure documents meet requirements. Please see the documents below and view the requirements listed
Certificate of Origin Requirements:
- Exporter/Forwarder full address
- Consignee/Notify Party full address
- Original invoices/Bill of Lading / Supporting documents with ID numbers
- Transport details (if needed)
- Goods description, quantity, and weight
- Country of origin, place, and date
- Authorized company signature (blue ink, original)
Documents we do not accept/certify:
- Certificates of Origin from foreign countries
- Certificates of Origin referring to free trade agreements (e.g. NAFTA)
- Certification of government documents (e.g. passports etc.)
- Certification of personal documents (e.g. banking statements etc.)
- Certification of legal documents (e.g. wills and Power of Attorneys etc.)
- Commissioner of Oaths of Notary Public services
- Inspection or Quality reports
- Affidavits
Certificate of Origin Document Downloads
Download the BBoT Certificate of Origin template
Download the BBoT Certificate of Origin example
Download the
Letter of
Waiver
Step 2: Visit the Brampton Board of Trade office between 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, or 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday with your documents
Certificate of Origin Pricing
In-Person (Stamped, Signed & Inked):
Members: $17.50
Non-Members: $30.00
Payment Information:
- Non-members must pay at time of signing.
- Members are invoiced monthly (reduced rate).
- Payment methods accepted: Debit, Credit Card.
Electronic (Stamped & Signed):
Members: $39.55
Non-Members: $50.85
Payment information:
- Online processing is paid via Credit Card