What this service helps with
- Consular legalization of commercial and trade documents.
- Chinese embassy or consulate certification for documents used abroad.
- Foreign embassy certification in China for incoming documents.
- Coordination of notarization steps that come before certification.
Key benefits
Accepted abroad
Help documents meet the legalization requirements of the destination.
Both directions
Support for outbound and inbound consular certification.
Process guidance
Guidance on the order of notarization and certification steps.
One coordinator
Handle the steps through a single point of contact.
How the service works
1
Submit documents
Provide the document type and destination country.
2
Notarization
Documents are notarized where required first.
3
Embassy certification
The relevant embassy or consulate certifies the documents.
4
Return
Certified documents are returned for use.
Information to prepare
- Document type and purpose
- Destination country or issuing country
- Original documents and any prior notarization
FAQ
Which documents can be certified?
Common documents include commercial, trade and certain legal documents. Acceptance depends on the embassy and the destination rules.
How long does it take?
Timelines vary by embassy, document type and notarization steps, so confirm the case before relying on a fixed date.