China Document Authentication & Apostille Service
Prepare personal, corporate and immigration documents for China or overseas use with coordinated notarization, apostille, certified translation, legalization and delivery workflows.
Start your document review.
Tell us the document type, issuing country, destination authority, required use and deadline. We will review the likely authentication route and respond within one business day.
Document route support for China, visa, banking and corporate filings.
We review the destination authority requirement first, then coordinate the appropriate combination of notarization, apostille, consular legalization, certified translation and delivery.
Personal Document Authentication
Degree certificates, non-criminal records, birth certificates, marriage certificates, identity documents and other personal records for China work visa, residence or overseas use.
Corporate Document Authentication
Shareholder resolutions, articles of association, certificate of incorporation, POA and bank KYC documents — WFOE corporate documents authenticated for China corporate filings, banking or cross-border use.
Apostille Coordination
Hague apostille route review for public documents issued in Convention jurisdictions, including formatting checks and receiving-authority use case review.
Consular Legalization Coordination
Two-step legalization for documents from non-Hague countries — notary → MOFA / China Foreign Affairs → China embassy or consulate, where apostille is not available or not accepted.
Certified Translation & Delivery
Chinese / English certified translation coordination, document bundle review and domestic or international courier handover for time-sensitive filings.
Use document authentication when an authority needs proof-ready documents.
Work visa / immigration
Z visa documents / work visa documents — including degree certificates, criminal records, marriage or family certificates, employment documents and identity records for China visa or residence processes.
Visa routeWFOE / bank filings
Your WFOE corporate documents, shareholder resolutions, POA, parent-company records or bank KYC documents must be notarized, apostilled or legalized for China bank or corporate filings.
Corporate routeNCR and personal records
You already have or need a China no criminal record certificate and must prepare it for domestic or overseas use.
Personal recordsOverseas use of China documents
Your China-issued public documents need notarization, apostille, translation or delivery for overseas education, employment, banking or family matters.
Outbound useWhat we need to review your document route.
| Requirement | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Document type | Degree certificate, non-criminal record, birth / marriage certificate, corporate registry extract, power of attorney, board resolution or other document category. |
| Issuing jurisdiction | Country, region, city and issuing authority. The issuing place determines whether apostille, notarization or legalization is likely to apply. |
| Destination use | China work visa, WFOE registration, bank account opening, school, employer, overseas government, court or other receiving authority. |
| Original / certified copy | Whether the authority requires the original, notarized copy, certified true copy, apostilled public document or scanned bundle. |
| Translation requirement | Chinese, English or bilingual translation requirement, including whether certified translator details or stamp format are needed. |
| Deadline and delivery | Target submission date, receiving address, courier needs and whether domestic or international delivery is required. |
| Prior authentication | Any existing notarization, apostille, consular legalization, translation or rejected submission notes. |
From document route review to handover.
Route review
Confirm document type, issuing country, destination authority, purpose of use and deadline.
Document preparation
Check originals, copies, names, seals, signatures, notary requirements and translation needs.
Apostille or legalization
Coordinate apostille or consular legalization workflow depending on the document route.
Translation and bundle check
Prepare certified translation and assemble the document bundle for authority submission.
Delivery and handover
Coordinate courier handover, scanned copies, tracking and final document archive.
Four factors that decide the correct document route.
Apostille country or legalization route
Documents issued in Hague Apostille Convention jurisdictions may follow an apostille route. Non-Convention jurisdictions or special receiving authorities may still require consular legalization.
Receiving authority requirement
Visa offices, AMR, banks, schools, employers and foreign authorities may each require different formats, translation standards or original-copy handling.
Name and record consistency
Name spelling, passport numbers, company names, chop / seal details and address formats should match the filing package to reduce rejection risk.
Translation and courier timing
Certified translation, notarization appointment slots, government processing time and international delivery can affect the overall timeline.
Document authentication at a glance
Useful resources for document and China setup planning.
Work Permit Eligibility Self-Check
Check whether a candidate is likely to need degree, work experience or NCR document preparation.
Start the self-check →WFOE Setup Checklist
Review common corporate documents required for foreign-invested company setup in China.
Download the checklist →China Compliance Calendar 2026
Plan around China filing windows, holidays and time-sensitive business submissions.
Download the calendar →Asomerit Company Profile
Review Asomerit's company setup, banking, visa, accounting and document support capabilities.
Open PDF →Questions about document authentication and apostille support.
Asomerit can coordinate route review, notarization, apostille, legalization, certified translation and delivery for personal, corporate, immigration and bank-related documents, including degree certificates, non-criminal records, powers of attorney, corporate registry files and board resolutions.
The correct route depends on the document issuing country, destination authority and purpose of use. Apostille may apply between Hague Apostille Convention jurisdictions; documents from non-Convention jurisdictions or special use cases may still require embassy or consular legalization.
A single apostille is usually used when the issuing country and receiving country both follow the Hague Apostille Convention. Two-step legalization, sometimes called double legalization, is usually used for non-Hague routes and may involve a notary, MOFA / China Foreign Affairs, and a China embassy or consulate.
The Apostille Convention entered into force for mainland China on 7 November 2023. For documents used in China, the practical route still depends on the issuing jurisdiction, document type, receiving authority and whether certified translation or notarization is also required.
In many cases, apostilled or properly authenticated documents can support work visa, WFOE registration, banking, study or family-related applications. The receiving authority may still require Chinese translation, specific formatting, original copies or additional supporting documents.
Often yes. Chinese authorities, banks, visa offices or registration bureaus may require certified Chinese translation or bilingual formatting even when the original document has been notarized or apostilled.
Yes. We can review the destination requirement, identify the likely notarization, apostille or legalization route, and coordinate translation and submission preparation for foreign-issued documents used in China.
Yes. We can coordinate notarization, apostille or legalization preparation for China-issued public documents that need to be used overseas, subject to the destination country and receiving authority requirements.
Timing depends on the document type, issuing country, notarization requirement, apostille or consular route, translation needs, courier timing and government processing speed. We review the route before confirming a realistic timeline.
No. Final acceptance is decided by the receiving authority, bank, visa office, school, employer or government department. Asomerit supports route review, preparation, coordination and follow-up, but does not guarantee approval or acceptance.
Need a document accepted by a visa office, bank, AMR bureau or overseas authority?
Send us the document type, issuing country, destination authority and deadline. We will review whether the route likely requires notarization, apostille, legalization, translation or delivery coordination.
No. 17, North Third Ring Road East
Chaoyang District, Beijing