Authentication FAQ
Q:Is it necessary to have the documents legalized if they will be sent to and used in China?
A:Consular legalization is international practice gradually forming around the world in diplomatic and consular practice in order to facilitate mutual correspondence. At present, China has not yet signed bilateral treaties or agreements of mutual exemption of consular legalization with any country,
Q:Can foreign documents only be legalized by Chinese embassies or consulates in foreign countries for being sent to and used in China?
A:No. According to international practice and consular legalization practice, firstly Chinese embassies and consulates are only responsible for the authenticity of the seal and signature of the foreign ministry or the authentication departments in the host country; secondly, Chinese embassies and co
Q:Where can the documents intended to be used in China be sent for relevant notarization and legalization before being legalized by the Consulate General of China in Kolkata?
A:The documents intended to be used in China by foreign citizens (including overseas Chinese) cannot be directly sent to the Consulate General of China in Kolkata for notarization. The documents should be notarized first by a notary public in India and then submitted to the Consulate General of Chin
Q:What kind of documents shall not be accepted for legalization?
A:The consular legalization is an activity of diplomatic missions or consular authorities to validate documents in the name of the country. The consular authority will not authenticate a document in any of the following circumstances: 1.The seal and signature of the document is not true； 2. The sea
Q:Can notarial deeds be legalized by Chinese embassies or consulates after being taken abroad but not yet legalized?
A:No. Chinese embassies and consulates do not have the record of the signature and the seal of the domestic foreign-related notary republic or the authority issuing documents for commercial use and unable to verify the authenticity of the documents, and therefore do not accept foreign-related notari
Q: How to authenticate notarial deeds，commercial certificates and other documents issued in China?
Q:Is it necessary to have the documents legalized if they will be sent to and used in China? A:Consular legalization is international practice gradually forming around the world in diplomatic and consular practice in order to facilitate mutual correspondence. At present, China has not yet signed bil