Authentication FAQ

A Chinese citizen, Mr. Zhang is going to apply for residence or household registration in the mainland of China for his child born aboard, and he is required by the local public security bureau in the mainland of China to show the birth certificate of the child authenticated by the overseas Chinese Embassies or Consulates. What should he do?

After Mr. Zhang or the person he entrusts has completed the notarizationand authentication of the child's birth certificate in the issuing country, Mr. Zhang or the person he entrusts shall submit it consular authentication at the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in the local country.

A Chinese citizen, Mr. Rong who resides in a foreign country is going to send a notarized document in English issued by the local authority to China, and he inquires whether the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates could provide consular authentication for him?

Mr. Rong shall first have the above mentioned notarized document authenticated by the local authentication authorities, and then apply for consular authentication to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates. The Chinese Embassy or Consulates will decide whether it can provide the service.

Mr. Li, a Chinese citizen who resides in a foreign country and has graduated from a local university with a diploma, would like to work in China. He asks how to apply for consular authentication for his diploma?

The diplomas obtained by the Chinese citizens in foreign countries, shall first be notarizedand authenticated by the local authorities, and then be submitted to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates for consular certification. Or, they could also bring their diplomas directly to China and have the

Mr. Li, a Chinese citizen who resides in a foreign country and has graduated from a local university with a diploma, would like to work in China. He asks how to apply for consular authentication for his diploma?

The diplomas obtained by the Chinese citizens in foreign countries, shall first be notarizedand authenticated by the local authorities, and then be submitted to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates for consular certification. Or, they could also bring their diplomas directly to China and have the

Mr. Wang and Mrs. Li, who are both Chinese citizens and get married in Malaysia, inquire that whether their marriage certificate shall be used when they try to purchase a house in the mainland of China?

The marriage certificate obtained in Australiain conformity with the local legal provisions shall not be used directly in the mainland of China. The marriage certificate shall first be notarizedand authenticated in Australia and then submitted to the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in Australia for co

How to apply for consular authentication for notarial certificates, commercial identification and other certificates issued in China?

Before delivered to foreign countries for use, the notarial certificates or commercial documents issued in China, shall first be submitted to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or local foreign affairs offices commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consu

Can I apply for consular authentication in the Chinese Embassies or Consulates if notarized certificates issued in China have been brought abroad with no consular authentication?

The OverseasChinese Embassies or Consulates shall not accept the application for consular authentication of notarial certificates or commercial certificates issued in China. The documents shall be sent back to China for authentication by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of

Required Information for Consular Legalization Application

The documents issued in Malaysia and intended to be used in China cannot be directly sent to the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia for legalization. The documents should be notarized first by a notary public in Malaysia, legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, and then submitted to the Chine

Consular Legalization Category

Consular legalization is divided into civil affairs and commercial affairs. 1．Civil documentsincludeAdoption, Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate, Affidavit of Single Status, Personal Declaration, Personal Real Estate Transaction, Inheritance, Foster Care, Name Change Order, etc. 2．Commercial documen

What is authentication?

Legalization, also called consular legalization, refers to a consular practice ensuring authenticity of the very last signature or the seal affixed to a document related to the application from a natural person, legal person or other organization. In accordance with international practice and the co