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Bill of Lading Legalization & Authentication for Arab Countries

Ensure your shipping documents meet Middle Eastern customs requirements with professional Bill of Lading (BOL) authentication from the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®. We specialize in legalizing commercial shipping documents for:

✓ Saudi Customs
✓ UAE Federal Customs Authority
✓ Qatar Ministry of Commerce
✓ Egyptian Import Regulations
✓ Kuwait Port Authority

Why Authenticate a Bill of Lading for Arab Markets?

Proper legalization helps:

Expedite customs clearance in Arab ports
Comply with GCC standardization requirements
Prevent cargo holds and port demurrage fees
Meet letter of credit documentation requirements
Satisfy Saudi SABER, UAE ASYAD, and other e-system mandates

Our 4-Step BOL Legalization Process

1. Notarization

Required for commercial invoices accompanying BOL
Must be notarized in exporter's state

2. Chamber of Commerce Certification

Original BOL often requires local chamber stamp
We provide same-day certification for DC-area businesses

3. U.S. State Department Authentication

Mandatory for all Arab countries
Includes official blue ribbon seal

4. Arab Embassy Legalization

Final stamp from destination country's embassy
Some require Arabic translation of key fields

Country-Specific Requirements

Country	Processing Time	Special Requirements
Saudi Arabia	3-5 business days	Must include SABER conformity certificate
UAE	2-4 business days	ASYAD system registration preferred
Qatar	3-5 business days	Commercial Attaché review
Egypt	5-7 business days	Requires importer tax ID
Kuwait	4-6 business days	Port authority pre-clearance recommended

Expedited Service Options

⚡ Same-Day Notarization & Certification
🚢 48-Hour Embassy Legalization (select countries)
📑 Bulk Shipment Discounts (10+ BOLs)

Who Needs This Service?

✔ Freight Forwarders
✔ Export Managers
✔ Customs Brokers
✔ Commodity Traders
✔ eCommerce Shippers

Why Choose AACC for BOL Authentication?

✅ 30+ Years Shipping Document Experience
✅ Direct Embassy Relationships in Washington D.C.
✅ Arabic-English Bilingual Staff
✅ Real-Time Document Tracking
✅ 24/7 Emergency Services for urgent shipments

Get Your BOL Legalized Today

📞 Call (410) 757-5544
✉ Email: aacc@arabchamber.com

Don't risk cargo delays - ensure your Bill of Lading meets all Arab customs requirements with AACC's guaranteed authentication services.

Case 1 Examples

Business documents

Federally Issued documents

Case 2 Examples

Commercial Document:

Case 3 Examples

Personal Document:

Mailing

If you are using FedEx or UPS, please include a self-addressed air waybill for the return of your document.
Alternatively, you may use a USPS Priority Mail envelope with prepaid postage and a tracking number.
If you do not have a FedEx or UPS account, you can purchase an air waybill through this site in the next step.

Arab American Chamber of Commerce Headquarter Office

1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 347-5800

1 888-939-ARAB

Arab Chamber of Commerce

1615 Bay Head Rd.
Annapolis MD, 21409

(410) 349 - 1212