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Document Apostille for China – U.S. Embassy & Consular Authentication

As of November 7, 2023, China is a full member of the Hague Apostille Convention – a major shift from its previous consular legalization process. This means that U.S. documents intended for official use in China no longer require authentication by the U.S. Department of State followed by Chinese Embassy legalization. Instead, a single Apostille issued by the competent U.S. authority is now sufficient for recognition by Chinese government offices, banks, schools, and businesses.

However, proper preparation is still critical. While the Apostille replaces the old two-step authentication process, certified Mandarin translations remain required for most official purposes. Additionally, notarization may be needed for personal, corporate, or academic documents before the Apostille can be issued. Federal documents such as FBI background checks and IRS letters must still be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
 For related services, check U.S. document legalization for Japan or South Korea.

Federal Documents

Secure, reliable processing for your critical federal documents. We specialize in authenticating your federal documents to ensure full legal compliance and peace of mind for your international business or personal needs.

  • FBI Background Check

  • FDA Certificates

  • IRS Documents

  • USDA Documents

Apostille Your Federal Digital Document

(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Federal documents is 9 Business Days.
In real 14 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 14, 2026
$77
per document + shipping. No extra fees.

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Only PDF files accepted
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The U.S. Department of State does not offer expedited services on Fridays.
Federal Personal and Company documents are accepted.
Company Documents

Ensure your corporate operations remain compliant across borders with our expert authentication services. We provide thorough, reliable processing for your essential business records, guaranteeing that every document meets the specific legal standards required by foreign institutions.

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Certificate of Good Standing

  • Power of Attorney

  • Business License

One-day apostille service for your company documents.

We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Company documents is 1 Business Day.
In real 6 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping No extra fees.

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Upload a scanned copy of your document (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
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This service is for company documents only. Not for personal documents
Personal Documents

Personal Documents

Guarantee the legal validity of your vital records abroad. Our team manages the end-to-end authentication of your personal documents, ensuring they meet the precise regulatory requirements of your destination country.

  • Birth Certificate

  • Marriage Certificate

  • Affidavit

Educational Documents

Navigating the verification requirements for academic records can be complex. Let our team handle the authentication of your educational documents to ensure they strictly meet all foreign legal and educational standards without delay.

  • Diplomas

  • Transcripts

Apostille Your Federal Digital Document

(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Processing time for all Federal documents is 9 Business Days.
In real 14 days US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.

Order today by 4:00 PM EST. We ship on
April 14, 2026
$77
per document + shipping. No extra fees.

Submit Your Federal Document

Click to select file

Only PDF files accepted
Go Back

Order Summary

Document Group Count Total Fee
Grand Total 0 $0
The U.S. Department of State does not offer expedited services on Fridays.
Federal Personal and Company documents are accepted.

How to Get an Apostille forChina

  1. Prepare your documents (notarization may be required)

  2. Upload documents digitally to our website

  3. We process authentication with the U.S. Department of State

  4. Certified Chinese translations are applied if needed

  5. Receive your fully apostilled documents 

 Country-Specific Notes 

  • China is now a Hague Apostille member – documents no longer require consular legalization; a single Apostille is sufficient

  • Official language: Mandarin – certified Chinese translations are typically required for official use

  • Notarization is often required for corporate, legal, or educational documents before the Apostille can be issued

  • Federal documents such as FBI background checks, IRS letters, or corporate certificates must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State

  • Apostilled documents are recognized by Chinese government offices, banks, schools, and businesses – no further embassy legalization needed

Use Cases 

You may need U.S. document Apostille for China when:

  • Applying for work permits, business licenses, or corporate registration

  • Studying at Chinese universities or academic programs

  • Handling legal matters such as property, adoption, or contracts

  • Personal matters requiring recognition of U.S. documents by Chinese authorities

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – as of November 7, 2023. Documents now require only an Apostille, not consular legalization.

Yes – certified Chinese (Mandarin) translations are typically required for official use.

Yes – they must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.

Often required – especially for corporate, legal, or educational documents before an Apostille can be issued.

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