Getting your documents notarized, apostilled, or legalized in China can seem like a complex process, but it’s actually simpler than it looks—especially with our help!

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Skip the line, avoid mailing originals, and let us handle the legwork. Just send us scans of your documents, and we’ll deliver a completed notarial certificate to your door. Need it fast? We’ve got an expedited option, too!

Template of Notarial Certificate

Cover	Notarial Certificate
Translation	Apostille

Notarization in China

In China, notarization is the formal process of validating certificates, documents, or agreements with the assistance of a public notary. This official seal confirms the document’s authenticity and legality.

Here’s a fun fact: unlike in countries like the U.S. where lawyers can be notaries, in China, only designated notaries at official notarial offices are authorized to notarize documents. And each notarial certificate covers just one document or matter.

Common Notarization Needs

• Graduation Certificate: Required when you’ve completed studies in China and need to use the certificate in other countries.
• No Criminal Record Certificate: Typically needed if you’ve worked in China and are applying for jobs or residency in places like the U.S. or Canada.
• Marriage Certificate: For foreign nationals married to Chinese citizens, notarization is necessary for marriage registration in other countries.
• Birth Certificate: If your child is born in China, notarize the birth certificate for international use.
• Passport: Notarized translation of passport is essential for purchasing property or starting a business in China, including providing a Chinese name.

Apostille: Streamlining International Document Use

An apostille is a certification that simplifies document use between countries that have signed the Hague Convention.

China officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 8, 2023, which took effect on November 7, 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of China will serve as the issuing authority for apostilles on documents.

For apostilles, the rule is simple: both the issuing and receiving countries must be members of the Hague Convention.

Authentication / Legalization: When Apostilles Aren’t an Option

For countries not in the Hague Convention, a three-step authentication (or legalization) process is required for documents intended for international use:

1. Notarization: A notary verifies the document’s authenticity.
2. MOFA Authentication: The notarial certificate is authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local Foreign Affairs Office.
3. Consular Legalization: Finally, the authenticated document is legalized by the consulate or embassy of the destination country in China.

Why Choose Us?

• Authenticity Assured: Your certificate is issued by an official notary office with a notary’s signature, official stamp, and seal.
• Data Security: We keep your information safe with strict confidentiality procedures.
• Fast-Track Options: For urgent needs, we offer expedited services based on your requirements and the policies of the notarial or certification office. Processing times vary—contact our consultants for details!

It should be understood that although the affixing of an apostille confirms the authenticity of the document, it does not guarantee its unconditional acceptance by any Chinese organization