Authentication FAQ
Is it necessary to have the documents legalized if they will be sent to and used in China?
Consular legalization is international practice gradually forming around the world in diplomatic and consular practice in order to facilitate mutual correspondence. At present, China has not yet signed bilateral treaties or agreements of mutual exemption of consular legalization with any country, bu
Can foreign documents only be legalized by Chinese embassies or consulates in foreign countries for being sent to and used in China?
No. According to international practice and consular legalization practice, firstly Chinese embassies and consulates are only responsible for the authenticity of the seal and signature of the foreign ministry or the authentication departments in the host country; secondly, Chinese embassies and cons
Where can the documents intended to be used in China be sent for relevant notarization and legalization before being legalized by the Chinese Embassy in India?
Documents issued in India to be used in China should be attested by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates General. Before submitting a legal document to the Chinese Embassy, an applicant must have the document notarized by a local Notary Public Office in India and attested by the CPV Division of the Min
What kind of documents shall not be accepted for legalization?
The consular legalization is an activity of diplomatic missions or consular authorities to validate documents in the name of the country. The consular authority will not authenticate a document in any of the following circumstances:1.The seal and signature of the document is not true；2. The seal, s
Can notarial deeds be legalized by Chinese embassies or consulates after being taken abroad but not yet legalized?
No. Chinese embassies and consulates do not have the record of the signature and the seal of the domestic foreign-related notary republic or the authority issuing documents for commercial use and unable to verify the authenticity of the documents, and therefore do not accept foreign-related notarial
How to authenticate notarial deeds，commercial certificates and other documents issued in China?
Before being sent to and used in foreign countries, foreign-related notarial deeds or commercial documents issued in China should be duly authenticated by the Consular Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry or authorized local foreign affairs offices and then submitted to the embassy or consulat