Get Canada Bsf691 E

Completing the Canada BSF691 E form online is a crucial step for businesses looking to apply for advance commercial information via electronic data interchange. This guide provides user-friendly, detailed instructions to ensure you successfully navigate the form's various sections.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the Canada BSF691 E form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. In Section 1, select either 'New' to submit a new application or 'Update' if you are making changes to an existing application. Enter the current date in the format yyyy-mm-dd.
3. Still in Section 1, choose one line of business applicable to your application, such as 'Highway Carrier' or 'Air Carrier'. Remember, a separate application is needed for each business line.
4. In Section 2, fill out your company profile. Include your legal company name, operating trade name (if different), and check if you are an approved Customs Self-assessment (CSA) carrier. Provide your CBSA issued client identifier, and fill out the head office address and additional business office address if applicable.
5. If you are hiring an agent, complete Section 3. Provide the agent's legal and operating name, CBSA identifier, and contact information. Indicate whether you authorize the agent to process customs information and to release this information to them.
6. If using a service provider, complete Section 4 with their details, similar to Section 3. Clarify their role in transmitting customs information and authorize accordingly.
7. In Section 5, state whether you will use your own software for creating electronic customs information. If not, provide the name of your software provider.
8. For Section 6, indicate the communication protocol method you will use for transmitting customs information. Follow the instructions to specify details such as certificate numbers and sender identification.
9. In Section 7, select any voluntary notices you wish to receive from the CBSA, such as a completeness notice or manifest forward.
10. Finally, complete Section 8 by providing the authorized person’s name, title, and contact details. Sign the form and enter the certification date.
11. After reviewing the completed form for accuracy, save your changes, and you can proceed to download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Take the next step in managing your documentation by completing the Canada BSF691 E online today.