How-To , 2020-07-29
Following notarization, some states will require to have the notary seal and signature certified by a County Clerk or official before submitting to the Secretary of State for further authentication. The certification will be executed by a County Clerk or a Probate Judge. Please check if your state has this requirement. Sample: (click to enlarge):
How-To , 2020-07-28
saIf you are looking to authenticate a translated document, you may be required to submit a Certificate of Accuracy also known as Certificate of Translation with your application. You must also obtain a ID photocopy of the translator such as a driver's license and their business card. Please contact the translator of the document to obtain these documents. If you are unsure if this requirement applies to you, please email us. Sample:
How-To , 2020-07-28
How to authenticate Affidavit of Single Status for use in China? Individuals who are planning to register for marriage in China are required to apply for an Affidavit of Single Status authentication, or sometimes called Single Status Certificate/Statement/Affidavit. Some marriage offices in China may have special requirements or preferences for filling out your affidavit. We suggest to check with the respective local office for details. We highly recommend to send a draft to the office for r……
How-To , 2020-07-16
How to authenticate a death record/certificate for use in China? A death record or certificate issued in the US must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or the Chinese Embassy in order to be used in China. Since China is not a member of Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille will not be accepted. The death certificate will first require authentication by the Secretary of State, then authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate as the last step. How to obtain death certificat……
How-To , 2020-07-15
How to authenticate birth record/certificate for use in China? Birth certificates issued in the US must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or the Chinese Embassy in order to be used in China. China is not a member of Hague Apostille Convention, therefore Apostille will not be accepted. The birth certificate will first require authentication by the Secretary of State, then authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate as the last step. How to obtain a birth certificate for use ……
How-To , 2020-07-15
How to authenticate a marriage record/certificate for use in China? Marriage records/certificates issued in the US must be authenticated in order to be used in China. Since China is not a member of Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille will not be accepted. The marriage certificate must be authenticated by the Secretary of State first, then authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. How to obtain a marriage certificate for use in China? You must contact the vital record offic……
How-To , 2020-07-14
How to authenticate a criminal background check for use in China? Any individual looking to work in China will require a no criminal record check to obtain a work permit. As with any document to be used in China, it must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or Chinese Embassy. While some employers in China will accept a local police or state background check, FBI background checks are more widely accepted. Please check with your employer which type of background check will be sufficient. ……
How-To , 2020-07-14
Requirements for Chinese Consulate Authentication of FBI Record Any individual looking to work in China, will require a no criminal record check to obtain a work permit from their employer in China. As with any document to be used in China, it must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or Chinese Embassy. While some employers in China will accept a local or state background check, FBI background checks are more widely accepted. Since an FBI record is a federal document, it must be authen……
How-To , 2020-07-14
How to authenticate a diploma or academic record for use in China? The very first step to authenticating a diploma or any academic records for use in China starts with notarization. You can choose to authenticate the original diploma or a certified copy, also known as true copy. We recommend to have a certified copy authenticated to avoid damage or loss to your original document. You must contact your school's Office of Registrar for a certified copy. This step can also be used for other academ……
How-To , 2020-07-13
How to authenticate a document for use in China? For a document originating in the US to be used in China, the Chinese Consulate or Embassy must authenticate the document beforehand. Since China is not a member of Hague Apostille Convention, therefore Apostille will not be accepted. The documents must first be notarized (if applicable), authenticated by the Secretary of State, then authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate as the final step. Steps may vary depending on document type and……