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Authentication of Death Certificate for Use in China

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……