Certification Procedure

We are committed to making the certification process for trade documents as simple as possible. The procedure is:

1. Fill in all the relevant information in the blank boxes on the template to ensure it complies with any specific customer requirements, or as specified on the Letter of Credit.
2. Double check all the details before submitting the document to the Employers’ Chamber for certification.
3. Either deliver the documents in person to 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, or post the number of copies you require to PO Box 359, Christchurch.
4. Alternatively, you can e-mail a copy through to certs@cecc.org.nz, indicating in your e-mail the number of copies you require and the method by which you would like your documents returned to you. To discuss the options for submitting and return of your documents please contact Chelsea Bettridge or Sinead Bradley on (03) 366 5096 or e-mail certs@cecc.org.nz.
5. Documents are processed on arrival.
6. The fee for certifying all documents is $15.00 plus GST per set of documents for members, and $30.00 plus GST per set of documents for non-members. Members may be invoiced monthly. Non-members must pay before documents are certified. Payment may be made by cash, credit card or cheque made out to the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce.
7. Documents may be returned via post or courier at your charge. This means that generally you will receive these back overnight. Alternatively someone may collect them in person. If documents are to be returned to you via courier you will also need to supply us with a courier pack.
8. If you are a new user of our certification services you will need to complete an Indemnity Form prior to our certifying any documents.

If at any stage you have any problems completing the forms or require any further assistance with your documentation please contact Monique Baars, International Trade Adviser, on (03) 353 0316 or e-mail moniqueb@cecc.org.nz.