Guidance

Apply for an export certificate to export a consignment of fertilisers

Use this service to apply for a free sale certificate or a manufacture and free sale certificate to accompany a consignment of fertilisers for export.

To apply for a free sale certificate or a manufacture and free sale certificate, you’ll need to:

It’s free to apply and the certificates do not expire unless the country you’re exporting to specifies a time limit.

You should allow 10 working days to receive your certificate.

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For help with this form, email fertilisers@defra.gov.uk

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Published 16 February 2026

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