Certificate of Origin Apostille for Romania from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of origin for use in Romania. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille

Why Romania asks for a legalised certificate of origin
The certificate of origin (COO) states the country where your goods were produced. Customs in the importing country uses it to apply duties, check restrictions and clear the cargo. The non-preferential COO is the version that is usually legalised. Non-preferential certificates of origin are issued by authorised agencies, including Indian chambers of commerce, through the DGFT's online certificate of origin platform.
European buyers rarely need legalised shipping documents for routine trade, but authorities and banks may ask for them in tenders, disputes or special import regimes.
Companies dealing with Romania are most often asked for a legalised certificate of origin during customs clearance at the port of entry, as well as for payment under a letter of credit and import duty assessment.
A certificate of origin issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Romania accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Romania
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Romanian – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Romania process for an Indian certificate of origin
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the certificate of origin and any list your buyer or authority in Romania gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the certificate of origin or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The certificate of origin is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Signed original certificate of origin
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Certified Romanian translation, if the authority in Romania asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
Certificate of Origin apostille for Romania: FAQs
Does Romania need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Romania accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of origin only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
How long does certificate of origin apostille for Romania take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Do I need a Romanian translation for Romania?
Many authorities in Romania expect documents in Romanian. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of origin.
Can the certificate of origin be legalised after the goods have shipped?
Yes. Legalisation can be done after shipment, but the buyer may need the stamped original before customs releases the goods, so plan it in parallel with shipping.
What do I need to send for Romania?
Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
What is the process for certificate of origin apostille for Romania?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
Other documents for Romania
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Send your certificate of origin for Romania
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.