Certificate of Origin Example for Letter of Credit Documentation
A fictional certificate of origin example and the checks it must pass under a Letter of Credit.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
A certificate of origin must be issued by the entity the credit names (for example a chamber of commerce), show the origin required, and relate to the invoiced goods (ISBP 821 section L). If the credit does not name an issuer, any entity, including the beneficiary, may issue it.
| Guidance | ISBP 821 section L |
|---|---|
| Issuer | As named in the credit |
| Example data | Fictional only |
Example fields (fictional)
- Exporter: Example Exports Ltd.
- Consignee consistent with the transport document.
- Goods: as on invoice, general terms allowed.
- Country of origin as required.
- Issuer stamp/signature if required.
Check
- Issuer matches credit wording.
- Origin country matches.
- Marks and quantities consistent.
Sources
- ICC — UCP 600 (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits)
- ICC Academy — avoiding Letter of Credit discrepancies
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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