Certificate of Origin for Arab Countries Authentication

Purpose of Authentication

A certificate of origin is required for shipments to Arab countries to confirm where goods were manufactured or produced. Customs authorities rely on this document to assess duties, apply trade agreements, and approve import clearance.

For most Arab countries, the certificate of origin must be authenticated through U.S. government offices and legalized by the destination country’s embassy to be accepted.

Required Processing Steps

Certificates of origin for Arab countries typically follow this process:

• Review of the issued certificate of origin

• Notarization, if required by the issuing authority

• State authentication (when notarized)

• U.S. Department of State authentication

• Embassy legalization for the destination country

Apostilles are generally not accepted for Arab countries. Embassy legalization is required.

Important Notes and Requirements

• Exporter, importer, and product details must match the commercial invoice and packing list

• Country of origin statements must be clearly stated and accurate

• Chamber of Commerce–issued certificates may require additional verification

• Inconsistent or incomplete information often leads to customs rejection

Precision is essential for smooth clearance in Arab markets.

How DC Consular Helps

DC Consular manages the full authentication process for certificates of origin used in Arab countries. We verify document accuracy, handle notarization if needed, and coordinate U.S. Department of State and embassy legalization efficiently.

Our experience helps prevent delays, rejections, and shipment holds.

Start Your Certificate of Origin Authentication

Submit your certificate of origin to DC Consular to begin secure and compliant authentication for Arab countries. We handle every step from review to embassy legalization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a certificate of origin?
It is a trade document that certifies the country where goods were manufactured or produced for international shipping.

How to get a certificate of origin?
It is typically issued by a Chamber of Commerce or authorized trade body based on exporter-provided information.

How to fill out a certificate of origin?
All exporter, importer, product, and origin details must be completed accurately and match shipping documents.

Which countries require certificate of origin?
Most Arab countries require a certificate of origin for commercial imports, especially regulated goods.

When is a certificate of origin required?
It is required when destination customs authorities need proof of origin to assess duties or approve imports.

Where to get certificate of origin?
Certificates are commonly obtained through a local Chamber of Commerce or authorized issuing entity.