Apostille services for China
China joined the Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023. U.S. documents now need only an apostille, with no Chinese consulate legalization. We review, notarize, translate, apostille and ship to China.
- No consulate step for China
- Shipping to China included
- Chinese translation in office
- Tracking number provided
Flat apostille pricing
- First document
- $160State fee and shipping included
- Each additional
- $100Same batch
- Apostille
- 5–10Business days
- Delivery to China
- 5–7Business days
Translation and expedited state processing are extra.
- Registered Immigration ConsultantRegistered and bonded in California
- Legal Document AssistantRegistered in Los Angeles County
- ApostilleCalifornia Secretary of State · shipped to China
- 8+ yearsServing the Los Angeles Chinese community
Documents we apostille
Pricing includes the state fee and shipping to China.
Birth certificate
Household registration, travel documents, inheritance, school.
$160Details (Chinese)Marriage certificate
Spouse registration, property, family visas.
$160Details (Chinese)Divorce judgment
Remarriage and marital status changes in China.
$160Details (Chinese)Single status affidavit
Marriage registration in China.
$160Details (Chinese)Power of attorney
Property, inheritance, banking and litigation in China.
$160Details (Chinese)Declarations
Kinship, inheritance waiver, gift, travel consent.
$160Details (Chinese)Death certificate
Inheritance, property transfer, household deregistration.
$160Details (Chinese)FBI background check
Chinese work permits and residence permits.
QuoteDetails (Chinese)Certified translation
English–Chinese, shipped with the apostille.
QuoteDetails (Chinese)Who issues the apostille
| Document | Examples | Who issues the apostille |
|---|---|---|
| California state or county records | Birth, marriage and death certificates, court judgments | California Secretary of State |
| Documents notarized by a California notary | Powers of attorney, declarations, translations | California Secretary of State |
| Federal documents | FBI background checks | U.S. Department of State |
| Documents from other states | A New York birth certificate | That state’s Secretary of State |
Four simple steps
Review
Send us a photo of the document and tell us how it will be used.
Translation
Chinese translation in 1–2 business days if needed.
Apostille
Filed with the California Secretary of State.
Shipping
DHL or FedEx to China with tracking.
Apostille questions
Do documents for China still need consulate legalization?
No. Since November 7, 2023, an apostille from the issuing state is enough for documents used in mainland China.
My document is from another state. Can you apostille it?
Public records must be apostilled by the state that issued them. We can explain that state’s process or help coordinate it.
Is shipping to China included?
Yes. DHL or FedEx shipping to China is included in the $160 / $100 price, with a tracking number.
Do I need a Chinese translation?
Most offices in China ask for the apostilled document plus a Chinese translation. Tell us how the document will be used and we will arrange it accordingly.
Not sure which authentication you need?
Send us a photo of the document and we will confirm the process and total price.