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  1. How long does it take to process my DD Form 2345?
  1. Where do I send my completed DD Form 2345?
  1. Why is a certification required?
  1. Who assigns and maintains certification numbers?

 Can I fax or email my completed DD Form 2345 to your office? back to top

No, we have been informed by our legal advisor that an original signature is required and therefore we need the original signed copy.  No fax or email copies are acceptable.

 

How long does it take to process my DD Form 2345?back to top

The U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program will return an approved and signed certified form, which will include your certification number and expiration date within 5 days of receipts.  Please note that delays may be incurred if information required or forms are incomplete or incorrect.

How do I update or correct the information in my existing certification?back to top

Please complete, sign and forward a revised DD Form 2345 to our office.  In item 1 Type of Submission, please check box “b” for Revision.

Where do I send my completed DD Form 2345? back to top

Send your completed form to the address indicated at the top of the DD Form 2345:

U.S./CANADA JOINT CERTIFICATION OFFICE

DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
FEDERAL CENTER, 74 WASHINGTON AVE., NORTH
BATTLE CREEK, MI USA 49037-3084

 

What is the purpose of certification under the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program? back to top

Certification under the JCP establishes the eligibility of a U.S. or Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by DoD Directive 5230.25 and, in Canada, by the Technical Data Control Regulations (TDCR).

Why is a certification required? back to top

A certification is required by U.S. or Canadian contractors that wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under the control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND).

 

How do I get a certification number? back to top

Contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, along with a copy of the company's State/Provincial License, Incorporation Certificate, Sales Tax Identification Form or other documentation which verifies the legitimacy of the company. Download Acrobat Reader

 

Who assigns and maintains certification numbers? back to top

The U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program located at Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) in Battle Creek, MI is the only authorized source of Certification Numbers.

 

Is there a fee for certification? back to top

No. At this time, there are no associated subscription charges related to the assignment/maintenance of Certification Numbers.

 

What is a Directly Arranged Visit (DAV)? back to top

The United States and Canada have agreed that the certification process can be used to facilitate visits to U.S. or Canadian military installations that involve access to UNCLASSIFIED technical data.

The following are activities intended to be covered through the Directly Arranged Visit process: procurement activities such as pre-solicitation conferences, discussions related to unclassified solicitations, and collection of procurement unclassified documents (RFQ's, RFP's, bid sets, etc); performance of an unclassified contract; scientific research, in a professional capacity, in support of unclassified U.S. or Canadian defense initiatives; or, attendance at restricted meetings, conferences, symposia, or program briefings where technical data governed by DoD Directive 5230.25 or Canadian TDCR will be presented.

 

 


 

 
DLIS PROD-v1.0.2.21391 Content Last Updated: 2009-05-18  Application v1.1