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Authentication of Birth Certificate for Use in China

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 ……