China Embassy

Do you need to legalize your documents through the China Embassy in Washington, D.C.?

We provide China Embassy document legalization services.  Our services include China Embassy legalization, attestation, certification, and authentication.  The most common documents we can legalize through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. is an FBI background check, diploma, and business related documents.

China is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents).  Documents being sent to this country requires Secretary of State certification, U.S. Department of State certification, and China Embassy legalization.  This three step process is necessary in order for the country of China to accept your documents.  We currently process documents through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-903-7446
Email: China@internationalapostille.com

Here is an illustration to help explain the process better:

The most common documents we can certify and legalize for China are:

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Death Certificates
  • Divorce Decree
  • Single Status Affidavit
  • Background Checks (Local, State, FBI for China)
  • Power of Attorney
  • Notarized Documents
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Driver License
  • Transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Authorization Letter
  • Travel Consent Letter
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Certification of Free Sale
  • Certification of Origin
  • Corporate Power of Attorney
  • Commercial Invoice

Please Note: We can only help you with documents originating from or notarized within the United States. If your documents originated from China, you will need to contact the correct competent authority to assist you in that country.

Certifying and legalizing documents for the China can complicated and time consuming.  Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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FBI Criminal Background Check for China

Do you need your FBI Criminal Background Check certified and legalized for China?

Have you been told to satisfy the requirements of a China work Visa (Z Visa)? Do you need to certify your degree and FBI background check?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting your documents certified and legalized for the country of China. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

This article will discuss the steps necessary in order to obtain your FBI background check through an FBI channeler or the FBI directly.  If you need to certify and legalize your FBI and degree for China, please contact us so we can email you the instructions, cost, and order forms.

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check. We can provide you a list of recommended Channelers by email.

If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment (see below). If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms (see below). Note: We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. It’s your choice.  The Chinese Embassy does not have a preference.  Please also include a color copy of your USA passport.  This is the page with your picture and information.

An FBI background check does not require notarization and cannot be processed from any US state.  This document can only be processed through the US Department of State and the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Processing time: 4 business days (US Department of State) and five business days through the Chinese Embassy.
Cost: Contact us for a breakdown in cost.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
EmailWashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com

Certifying and legalizing documents for the China can complicated and time consuming.  Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

 

China Embassy Legalization Washington DC

Do you need China Embassy Legalization?

Have you been told to satisfy the requirements of a China work Visa (Z Visa)? Do you need to legalize your diploma and FBI background check?  Are you starting a new job?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of legalization your documents through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

China is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Certifying and legalizing documents for this country is a three step process.  All State issued documents require Secretary of State certification, followed by US Department of State certification, and finally legalized through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The Chinese Embassy is very selective on the type of documents they accept.  Documents improperly notarized and/or certified through the wrong State office will be rejected by the Embassy.  For example, a California birth certificate will first need to be processed through the State of California, US Department of State in D.C., then the Embassy.  Beware of companies who ask you to upload your documents and certify by a different State than it’s origin.   Only original documents can be processed for China.

Certifying and legalizing documents for China can complicated and time consuming.  Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

 

China Embassy Attestation

China Embassy LegalizationDo you need your documents certified and legalized for China?

Certifying and legalizing (attesting) documents for China is a multi-step process.  In order to process your documents, they will require State, US Department of State in Washington, D.C. and the Chinese Embassy legalization.

The Embassy of China allows the processing of documents issued from all 50 States and the U.S. Federal Government.   Any document certified by the State and the US Department of State can be processed through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Our office in Washington, D.C. will hand-deliver and pick-up your documents in just a few short days.

The very first step is to contact our closest office.  We have nine offices throughout the United States to help expedite the processing of your documents.  You can view a list of our office here: https://www.internationalapostille.com/our-offices/  Each of our offices has specific State jurisdictions so it’s important to mail in your documents to the correct office in order to avoid any delays.

Once we have reviewed your documents over the phone, we will email you simple to follow step-by-step instructions including the breakdown in cost, processing time, and our order forms.  Simply complete the order form and credit card authorization form and mail in your original documents to our office for processing.  You will also need to provide us a copy of the signer’s passport.

What set’s us apart from our competitors is that we are a registered service provider with the State and a corporate affiliate of the National Association of Secretaries of State.

Certifying and legalizing documents for China is a multi-step process.  Here is a brief illustration that explains the process:

Document Legalization

As of this article, the Chinese Embassy is charging $25 to authenticate personal documents and $50 for business documents.  The Embassy also provide expedited 1-2 day service at an additional cost of $20 per attestation.  We recommend all of our clients expedite their documents through the Embassy in order to avoid any lengthy delays.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document certification, legalization, and attestation services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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China Embassy Legalization

China Embassy Legalization – Washington, D.C.

We provide fast document authentication, certification, attestation, and Embassy legalization services for China.

Because China is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents must first be processed through the State, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., and then through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

This three-step-process is required for documents destined for the country of China.

The very first step depends on the type of document you need authenticated. If your document requires notarization, you will need to meet with an experienced local notary near you notarize your signature on the document. It’s important to inform the notary that the document will be authenticated by the State and to follow the notarial laws in their State to avoid any delays or additional costs.

Please note: If your document is written in Chinese, please find a certified translator in your State to translate the documents to English. You must also ask the translator to have his/her signature notarized on the document. You can find a certified translator by visiting the American Translator’s Association website.  If the translator is in another State, you can sign and notarize the document in your State.

Documents issued by the State or County Clerk do not need notarization as these documents are already signed by a State or County Clerk official. These documents include: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Divorce Decree (Court Documents), Articles of Incorporation, Statement of Information, etc…

You can read more on the type of documents we authenticate for China by clicking this link: China Document Legalization

As mentioned earlier in this article, legalizing documents for China is a three-step-process. We’ve put together a small illustration below to help you understand the process.

Document LegalizationStep 1: U.S. State Certification – Because China is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents will receive a certification from the State and not an Apostille. Each State’s certificate differs from the other. In the United States, we have 50 different certificates. We can process documents issued from all 50 U.S. States and the U.S. Federal Government.  We have six offices strategically located in the United Sates to expedite certification process.

The processing time and fee can vary for each State. For example, we can certify documents in California, Washington, D.C., New York, Maryland, and Nevada in 1-2 business days. For all other states, Please Contact Us for a price quote and estimated time for completion.  Certifying documents for some States can take up to two weeks (Example: Michigan).

Step 2: U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – The very next step is to certify your documents through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. You can see an example of a certificate issued by the Department of State by clicking this link: U.S. Department of State Certificate Example

The processing time with the U.S. Department of State is currently 3-4 business days. Please Contact Us for a price quote and estimated time for completion.

Step 3: Chinese Embassy Legalization – The Embassy of China is located in Washington, D.C. In order for the Embassy to legalize your documents, they must first be certified by the State and the U.S. Department of State.  The cost depends on the type of documents you have.  Personal documents cost less than business documents.

The processing time with the Chinese Embassy is one week. Please Contact Us for a price quote and estimated time for completion.

International Apostille Services, Inc. is the leader in document authentication services. We process documents from all 50 U.S. States including documents issued by the U.S. Federal Government.

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