Certificates of Origin

Obtain a Certificate of Origin for Your Exported Goods

The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce certifies Certificates of Origin (COO) for products manufactured in the United States. This essential document verifies the country of origin for your goods, a requirement for many foreign importers and customs authorities. Certain commodities may need this certification to qualify for preferential duty rates or to meet specific import regulations.

Online Pricing

  • Members: $20 per document
  • Non-members: $195 per document

(Visa/MC, Amex accepted)

In-person Processing

  • Members: $30 per document
  • Non-members: $195 per document

(Cash, Visa/MC, Amex accepted)

 

All documents will be certified with an Electronic Signature Audit Trail. An electronic signature audit trail is a digital log that records when, where, and by whom a document was signed. It enhances security, verifies authenticity, and supports legal validity.

Key uses include:

  • Legal Binding: Helps e-signatures hold up in court.
  • Authentication: Verifies signer identity and intent.
  • Dispute Resolution: Tracks document history for conflict resolution.
  • Accountability: Ensures internal compliance.
  • Efficiency: Improves workflow and data security.

 

Essential data includes signature time, signer verification, document changes, and IP addresses, ensuring the legitimacy of e-signatures.

Operating Hours for Requests: We are pleased to announce that you can now submit your requests Monday through Friday, rather than the previous schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please note that while we strive to process all requests promptly, there may be some processing time required. We will make every effort to process your request within the same day when possible. If not, it will be prioritized for first thing the next business day. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan accordingly when submitting your documents.

Important Note: If you still require a physical stamp, the certification days are: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. To ensure availability, please schedule your appointments preferably the day prior (on Fridays for Monday's appointments) or between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the same day.

To ensure smooth processing, please send your requests to coo@otaymesa.org.