How can I access eCert?
To send and receive export certificates electronically you can access eCert:
1. Online - register, send and receive your certificates online.
2. Interface your current export management system with eCert.
How much does eCert cost to use?
Generating and submitting documents to Authorised Bodies via this web site is free. Authorised Bodies set their own pricing for certifying the export documents you send them. You will need to approach your preferred body for their specific pricing of the certification service.
Can I just send my authorising body a pdf to certify?
The Chamber of Commerce or Authorising Body must recognise your document via the published eCert interface. We encourage the use of eCert from Software vendors and people wanting to interface custom systems. A simple accreditation process is required by us to ensure you conform before you go live. Please see Software Vendors for more details.
Which documents can eCert sign and stamp?
eCert technology can electronically sign and stamp any documents, including Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice and Packing List, however your Authorised Body will let you know which documents they are able to process for you.
How does it work?
eCert "packages" the export documents in such a manner that the authorising body is then able to electronically stamp, sign and return the export documents as PDF attachments in email form directly back to you. There are two ways this information will get to them - either through this web site (either directly or via a link from an Authorised Body website), or as a result of the capability being integrated into your Software Solution.
Do all countries accept electronically stamped Certificates of Origin?
No. Currently Thailand and the Middle Eastern Countries that are part of the Arab League do not accept eCert. We expect that your Authorising Body or Chamber of Commerce will act on your behalf to change this in due course.
How do I print electronically stamped Certificates?
Electronically stamped Certificates returned to the Exporter should be printed onto plain A4 paper using good quality colour inkjet or laser printers, which faithfully reproduce the received document.
Which Authorised Bodies currently support eCert?
All State Chambers in Australia and NZ have committed and we will advise specific availability soon. The list will be kept up to date. You can talk directly to your chamber to identify when they will be going live.
