When a civil or commercial document issued in a foreign country is to be delivered and used in China, the following is the procedure of applying to Chinese Embassies or Consulates for consular authentication:
(1) The document shall be first notarized or legalized by the relevant authorities of the issuing country;
(2) The document shall be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant authorities in the issuing country.

(3) The document shall be submitted for consular authentication by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in issuing country.