The Certification Officer is responsible for :

• maintaining a list of trade unions and employers' associations
• receiving, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
  and keeping available for public inspection
  annual returns from trade unions and employers' associations
• determining complaints concerning trade union elections, certain other ballots and certain breaches of trade union rules
• ensuring observance of statutory requirements governing mergers between trade unions and between employers' associations
• overseeing the political funds and the finances of trade unions and employers associations
• certifying the independence of trade unions

More detailed information on the role of the Certification Officer,
and the relevant legislation can be found in the annual report.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING DELIVERY OF MAIL TO THE  CERTIFICATION OFFICE

The Certification Office is currently experiencing difficulties
with the delivery of Royal Mail post.  Royal Mail are aware
of the problem and are working to rectify it.

In order to guarantee that time critical documents
reaches the office quickly you are strongly advised
to deliver by hand, fax it or send by e-mail. This is
particularly important when submitting complaints that
have to be submitted within strict time limits. 
The Certification Officer has no discretion to vary
these time limits.

Certification Office e-mail: info@certoffice.org
Certification Office Fax: 0207 210 3612