Hague destination
The document may follow a notarization and Apostille route, subject to the receiving authority’s requirements.
Apostille for overseas use
One certificate.
Simpler cross-border use.
We assist with Apostille applications for Chinese public documents intended for use in Hague Convention destinations. The document type, destination and receiving authority are reviewed before the route is confirmed.
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APOSTILLEConvention de La Haye du 5 octobre 1961
Authentication for circulation between Hague Convention destinations.
An Apostille replaces the traditional consular legalization chain where the Convention applies, but it does not replace the underlying notarization or document requirements.
WHAT AN APOSTILLE CERTIFIES
An Apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature on a public document, the capacity in which the signer acted, and, where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp the document bears.
It does not certify the content of the underlying public document. The receiving authority remains responsible for deciding whether the document meets its requirements.China’s Apostille, shown in full.
The certificate is bilingual, includes a unique number and verification information, and records the certified signature, capacity, seal, place, date and issuing authority.
Designed to be checked.
The certificate contains a QR code and verification reference. The receiving party can use the official verification channel shown on the certificate to check its issuance.
01Country of origin and public document details
02Signer, capacity and seal or stamp
03Place, date and issuing authority
04Certificate number, seal and signature
Confirm the destination before choosing the route.
Apostille is used only where the Hague Convention applies. Other destinations may require consular legalization or a different document route.
Non-Hague destination
Foreign affairs and consular legalization may be required instead of an Apostille.
Authority-specific request
Some authorities ask for a particular notarization, translation language, certificate format or issue date.
Personal and commercial documents commonly handled.
The required supporting materials and preliminary steps vary by document type and intended use.
Civil statusBirth, kinship, marriage and divorce documents
Police & legalPolice clearance, declarations and powers of attorney
EducationDiplomas, degrees, transcripts and enrolment records
Licence & qualificationDriver licences and professional qualifications
Corporate recordsBusiness licences, articles and company records
AuthorizationCorporate and personal authorization documents
CommercialContracts, certificates and transaction documents
Other documentsReviewed according to origin, purpose and destination
From document review to Apostille delivery.
The final route and timeline are confirmed after the actual document and receiving requirements have been reviewed.
01
Send scans
Provide clear scans of the document and supporting materials.
02
Check destination
Confirm the country, purpose and receiving authority.
03
Notarize & apply
Complete any required notarization before the Apostille application.
04
Verify & deliver
Check the certificate details and arrange electronic or physical delivery.
Frequently asked questions.
Apostille requirements should always be checked against the actual destination and receiving authority.
Is an Apostille the same as notarization?
No. Notarization and Apostille are separate procedures. Many documents require notarization first, followed by an Apostille.
Does an Apostille certify the document content?
No. It certifies the signature, the signer’s capacity and, where appropriate, the seal or stamp. It does not certify the content of the underlying document.
Can an Apostille be used in every country?
No. It is intended for destinations where the Hague Apostille Convention applies. Other destinations may require consular legalization.
Start your enquiry
Tell us where the document will be used.
We will review the document, destination and receiving authority before explaining the proposed notarization and Apostille route.
