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ISO certificate transfer

An ISO certificate transfer means moving an accredited management system certificate from one certification body to another without starting a new certification cycle. Through ESCERT, you transfer your certificate to CERTIND S.A. at any point in the cycle — the procedure is free of charge and the surveillance audit schedule is retained.

Check if you can How it works
Signing a certificate transfer contract

Switch body — without starting over

The transfer rules are the same for all accredited bodies and are set out in the mandatory document Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (formerly IAF MD 2). You switch to a body offering terms that suit you better, and your certification continues.

  • €0for the procedure

    The transfer is free of charge. You pay the agreed fee for conducting the audit.

  • At any timein the cycle

    A transfer is possible in any year of the three-year cycle.

  • The same schedulefor surveillance

    Surveillance audits continue on the existing schedule — with no new certification.

  • New certificateand the CERTIND logo

    After a successful audit, you receive a certificate from CERTIND S.A. and the right to use its certification logo.

Can your certificate be transferred?

Four questions based on the Global ACI transfer rules. Your answers are not sent anywhere — this is a guide before you make an enquiry.

1Was your certificate issued by a body accredited by a member of Global ACI (formerly IAF)?The accreditation is shown on the certificate — the logo of the accreditation body.
2Is your certificate currently valid?Check the expiry date and whether the last surveillance audit has been carried out.
3Has your certificate been suspended?The body imposes a suspension, for example, when a surveillance audit is missed.
4Do you have open major nonconformities?Check the report from the last audit.

Answer the questions

The result will appear here

If you are not sure about an answer, send us a copy of the certificate — we will check it for you.

Send an enquiry

How the transfer works

Eight steps — from the application to the new certificate.

  1. 01Application

    You submit a transfer application — with a copy of the certificate and the latest audit reports.

  2. 02Contract

    We sign a certification contract with CERTIND S.A. through ESCERT.

  3. 03Pre-transfer review

    We check the validity of the certificate, the scope, the reports, nonconformities and complaints — under Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (formerly IAF MD 2).

  4. 04Plan

    We plan the surveillance audit together with you, according to the existing schedule.

  5. 05Audit fee

    You pay the agreed audit fee. The transfer procedure itself is free of charge.

  6. 06Audit

    The management system audit is conducted.

  7. 07Corrective actions

    If necessary, you take corrective actions for any nonconformities found.

  8. 08New certificate

    You receive a certificate from CERTIND S.A. and the right to use its certification logo.

What to prepare

Tick the documents you already have.

Transfer or new certification?

TransferNew certification
Procedure feeFree — you pay the audit feeCertification is paid as quoted
Certification cycleContinuesA new three-year cycle begins
Type of auditSurveillance audit on the existing scheduleInitial audit — Stage 1 and Stage 2
When it is suitableYou hold a valid accredited certificateYou have no certificate, or it is not accredited
Document reviewPre-transfer review under Global ACI rulesStage 1 of the initial audit

If your certificate is from a non-accredited body, you start with an initial certification. How certification works

Questions and answers

Questions about the transfer

Short answers about transferring a certificate.

What is a certificate transfer?

An ISO certificate transfer means moving an accredited management system certificate from one certification body to another without starting a new certification cycle. The rules are set out in the mandatory document Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (formerly IAF MD 2).

How much does a certificate transfer cost?

The transfer procedure is free of charge. You pay the agreed fee for conducting the audit. How the price is determined.

When can I transfer my certificate?

At any point in the certification cycle. The surveillance audit schedule is retained.

Can I transfer a certificate from a non-accredited body?

No. Under Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (formerly IAF MD 2), only certificates covered by the accreditation of a body that is a member of Global ACI can be transferred. Organizations whose certificates lack such accreditation start with an initial certification.

Can a suspended certificate be transferred?

No. A suspended certificate cannot be accepted for transfer. Contact us to discuss the options.

What happens to open nonconformities?

Open major nonconformities must be closed before the new certificate is issued. That is why we check their status in the pre-transfer review.

What do I receive after the transfer?

A certificate from CERTIND S.A., accredited by RENAR — a member of EA MLA and Global ACI — and the right to use the CERTIND certification logo.

Free transfer procedure

Transfer your certificate on better terms

Send a copy of the certificate and the latest audit report — you will receive a quote for the audit within two hours during business hours.

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