Certificate of Canadian Origin
These certificates identify original works of art of Canadian origin, allowing them to be temporarily exported abroad without GST implications. Note that Canada does not charge import duty on artworks. Approved by Revenue Canada and Customs and Excise, it is valid only when signed by another CARFAC member and signed and sealed by the CARFAC National office.
Please note that these certificates are for the process of returning artwork to Canada. Additional forms are often required to allow artwork to enter a foreign country. You should start this process at least a month in advance to ensure you have everything you need.
If you will be paid for any service you provide while outside Canada, you need to apply several months in advance to get the proper visa. An Advisory Note and an information sheet about taking artwork over the border is available for CARFAC members – contact us for details.
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Download or Print or download the certificates. You will need one certificate for each artwork. , including artworks that are part of a series that can be individually shown.
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Fill out the first two sections with information about yourself and your artwork. If you are the artist, you do not need to fill out the “Registered Owner” section of the certificate.
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Have a CARFAC member sign the first part of the third section under “Certification by CARFAC”. If you do not know another member of CARFAC, please contact us to make alternate arrangements, please note that this may add to the turnaround time. Digital signatures may be used if you have the appropriate software.
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When your certificate has been filled in by the applicant and signed by a CARFAC member, email us a copy of the PDF (include your name in the filename) and we will send you a link to make your payment online:
CARFAC Members: $15.00 for the first certificate and $2.00 each for any additional certificates sent at the same time.
Non-members: $30.00 for the first certificate and $5.00 each for additional certificates sent at the same time.
Note that you do not need to send an image of the artwork(s).
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Once we receive your payment and filled certificates, we will email you the sealed and completed certificate(s).
If you require a hardcopy of your certificates, please contact us here.
Please allow one month for the certificates to be processed.
If you do not allow this time, we cannot guarantee that you will receive your certificates before the artwork leaves. Completed CCOs will be delivered digitally via email.
If physical copies are requested, this will add 2 weeks to processing time.
Rush Requests will be considered on an individual basis and an additional $25.00 rush fee will be applied to orders needed in less than 2 weeks.
If you have questions, or wish to pay by e-transfer, contact the CARFAC National office.
Important Notice: Due to ongoing tariff discussions between Canada and the United States, there may be changes affecting the movement of artworks across the border. We strongly recommend consulting a customs broker and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for the most up-to-date and accurate information on current regulations and potential costs.