Documents Legalization

The Iraqi Commercial Office legalizes only Certificates of Origin (CO’s) and Commercial Invoices (CI’s). Other documents can be legalized via our General Consular Services.


Important Notices:

Certificates of Origin must include: Product name, Production Company, Location of Origin, Freight Forwarder, Importer, Shipping Method (Air/Sea), and Port Location.

Commercial Invoices must include: Product Name, Type, Quantity, Price Per Unit, Total Amount, and Importer’s Name & Address.
Both documents must include the final destination in Iraq and the US Company’s name, address, and contact information.

Foreign Products:
For foreign products, provide the original CO from the production country and a new CO from the US Company or an official letter.
For mixed-origin products, attach a letter stating the production details.

To obtain a certificate of conformity, you can contact one of the companies authorized to conduct the examination and inspection and issue the certificate of conformity in the country of origin for goods imported to Iraq.

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Steps for Legalizing CO’s & CI’s:

Step 1:
1. Legalize/stamp CO’s and CI’s by the local Chamber of Commerce and Public Notary.
2. Legalize by the Secretary of State where the documents originated.

Step 2:
Deliver the documents to the Iraqi Commercial Attaché Office:

Address:

Iraq Commercial Office
6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 550
Falls Church, VA 22041

Supporting Documents:

– The Attaché Office may request additional supporting documents (e.g., L.C., contracts).
– Attach photocopies of each page of CO’s & CI’s.
– For food or drug exports, attach health certificates from the relevant US Government Agency.
– For cigarette exports, provide a letter from the manufacturer and proof of the importer’s authorization.

Submission Guidelines:

– Submit CO’s & CI’s together.
– When submitting individually, attach a certified copy of the other document.
– For mail submissions, include a pre-paid return envelope and photocopies of all documents.
– The office does not legalize “Proforma Invoices.”

Fees:

Attach a money order payable to the “Iraqi Commercial Attache’/Embassy of Iraq” ($100 for each CO and CI). Note: Iraqi Commercial Office accept only Money Orders.