China Apostille Services

When U.S. Documents Are Needed in China

The Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (commonly called the Apostille Convention) entered into force for the People’s Republic of China on 7 November 2023.

Prior to that date, foreign public documents destined for use in China often had to undergo notarization followed by legalization through U.S. state authorities, then authentication at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate. Since 7 November 2023, U.S.‑issued public documents normally only need an apostille from the U.S. competent authority in order to be presented in mainland China.

There are many cases in which U.S. documents must be used in China. For example:

• A U.S. birth certificate or marriage certificate may be required when a U.S. national marries or applies for residency in China.
• A U.S.-issued diploma or academic transcript might be needed for employment or visa purposes with a Chinese employer or institution.
• A U.S. court order, power of attorney, or notarial affidavit could be required for business registration, investment, or legal matters in China.
• Corporate and business records such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements from the U.S. may need to be submitted when a company registers a subsidiary or branch in China.

In all of these cases you will want to get an apostille for China as part of your filing bundle to meet Chinese requirements.

Get an Apostille for China

Partnering with Apostille Corp to get an apostille for China means your documents are handled with China’s updated procedures in mind. Our team begins by assessing the documents you plan to use, confirming that notarizations are completed in the correct U.S. jurisdiction and that each document meets the requirements of the Apostille Convention.

We manage submission to the appropriate U.S. state or federal authority and track the process until the apostille is issued. Once attached, your documents are fully prepared for use in China.

We cover a wide array of document types including:

• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce decrees
• Single‑status affidavits
• Diplomas and academic transcripts
• School records
• Corporate and business records such as articles of incorporation, partnership agreements
• Contracts and agreements, including agency and licensing contracts
• Notarial documents such as affidavits, acknowledgments
• Powers of attorney and general authorizations
• Passport copies
• FBI background checks
• Social security letters and name‑change documents

Why Choose Apostille Corp?

Apostille Corp acts as a dependable partner for clients heading into China. We manage the entire apostille process so you remain focused on your objectives rather than paperwork.

Clear communication is part of how we work: you receive updates at each step and know exactly where your documents stand. All work is carried out in‑house which accelerates turnaround times and reduces the chance of delays caused by third‑party handoffs.

Before we submit any document for apostille certification we perform a detailed review. That review identifies missing notarizations, wrong jurisdictions, or any issues that could slow down approval. Documents issued in New York, California, Texas or any other U.S. jurisdiction are treated with equal care, so they meet the rules of the issuing authority.

If you have any inquiries about getting an apostille for China, feel free to contact us today.