This document discusses the various documents required for exporting goods internationally. It notes that exports require many documents to satisfy regulations and payment requirements, including export declarations, consular invoices or certificates of origin, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and insurance certificates. Additional optional documents include import/export licenses and packing lists. The number of documents can vary significantly between shipments but sometimes exceeds 50 documents involving over 25 parties. Software is available to help manage the complex documentation process for exports.