Certificate of Origin Apostille for Saudi Arabia

An apostille for a Certificate of Origin is required to validate the declared origin of goods exported from the United States for use in the Saudi Arabia. This process confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, and issuing authorities, ensuring that the document is officially recognized by Saudi customs and trade authorities for import clearance, tariff classification, and regulatory compliance.

Eligible Document Description

A Certificate of Origin is an official commercial document that certifies the country where goods are manufactured or produced.

It is typically issued or certified by a U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is commonly used alongside commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.

The document generally includes:

  • Exporter and consignee details

  • Product description

  • Country of origin declaration

  • Shipment and trade information 

Commercial Export Documents Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp $35 1
Total $35 1 business days

Apostille Process

1. Chamber Certification

The Certificate of Origin is first certified by a local U.S. Chamber of Commerce to verify the accuracy of the origin and export details.

2. State Certification

After chamber certification, the document is authenticated by the Secretary of State in the state where the chamber certification was issued.

3. Apostille Issuance

Once state authentication is completed, the document receives an official apostille issued by the competent U.S. authority under the Hague Apostille Convention.

This apostille replaces embassy legalization and ensures the Certificate of Origin is recognized for official use in Saudi Arabia.

Important Notes

  • Documents without proper chamber and state authentication cannot be apostilled.

  • Incomplete, altered, or unsigned Certificates of Origin will not be processed.

  • An apostille confirms only the authenticity of signatures and seals, not product quality or commercial accuracy.

  • Applicants should ensure all shipment and customs documentation aligns exactly with Saudi import requirements in Saudi Arabia.