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CROSS BORDER CERTIFICATION

The main differences between notarization and Apostille (Hague Authentication) lie in their scope of application and handling procedures. Notarization is mainly used for domestic legal affairs, conducted by domestic notaries or notarial institutions, and primarily serves to certify the authenticity and legality of documents. Apostille (Hague Authentication) is an international legal procedure designed mainly to simplify the cross-border document authentication process. It covers multiple links including notarization, foreign ministry authentication and Apostille issuance, and only confirms the authenticity of the signature, seal and content on the document, without involving the legality of the document's substantive content.

Notarization
Notarization & Authentication
Hague Authentication
Notarization of No Criminal Record Certificate
Notarization of Birth Certificate
Notarization of Power of Attorney
Notarization of Passport
Notarization of Bank Transaction Statement
Notarization of Academic Qualification Certificate
CTC Certification
A document verified by a Hong Kong certified public accountant or solicitor to confirm that the photocopy is identical, true and valid in consistency with the original document.
Hong Kong, China Company Notarization
China Legal Services (Hong Kong) Limited, China Appointed Notary Public, with the Special Transmittal Seal Affixed
Singapore Company Notarization
Company Certificates / BizFile, Constitution, etc., Stamped by ACRA, Notarized by Singaporean Practicing Lawyers, Authenticated by the Singapore Academy of Law, and Authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate.
UK Company Notarization
Company Certificate / Constitution / Form IN01, etc., Notarized by a UK Solicitor, Followed by Apostille or Consular Authentication
Cayman Islands Company Notarization
Company Certificate / Incumbency / Constitution, etc., Notarized by a Solicitor, with Apostille Endorsement or Further Authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate
Samoa Company Notarization
Company Certificate / Incumbency / Constitution, etc., Notarized by a Solicitor, with Apostille Endorsement or Further Authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate
Certificate of Good Standing
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
Company Search and Corporate Document Authentication
COMPANY SEARCH ANDDOCUMENTS CERTIFICATION
‌Personal Documents

‌Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Passport

Academic Certificate and Transcript

‌Power of Attorney, Identity Proof, etc.

‌Corporate Documents
Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration Certificate, Annual Return, Company Incorporation Form, Letter of Authorization, Power of Attorney, Sales Certificate, Invoice, Tax Clearance Certificate, Articles of Association, etc.
Third-Party Institution Documents

Promotional Content for Government Official Websites

Police Station Correspondence, Customs Report

Government Work Report, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • 1

    Prepare Authentication Materials

    Public Documents for Which the Original or Notarized Copy is Required (Such as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, etc.) to Verify the Authenticity of the Documents. In Some Countries, It is Generally Required That the Documents Be Issued Within 3 to 6 Months.
  • 2

    ‌Notarization Conducted by Notary Public / Notarial Institution

    ‌The notary public notarizes the original or duplicate of the document to confirm that it is consistent with the original

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    Mainland China Documents Need to Be Processed for Notarial Certificates Through a Foreign-Related Notary Office or the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)

  • 3

    ‌Competent Authority Authentication

    ‌Submit the Notarized Documents to the Designated Competent Authority for Apostille of the Country of Origin
  • 4

    Translation and Supplementary Authentication

    If the target country requires non-original-language documents, the documents shall be translated and notarized by a professional translation agency. Some countries allow the translated documents to be submitted together with the authentication documents.
  • 5

    Collect Authenticated Documents

    ‌Obtain the Authenticated Documents After Completing the Hague Apostille Process

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Serial
Name
Details
1
Original or Copy of Documents Pending Authentication
Such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, academic degree certificate, company business license, etc. For some documents, the original copy may be required for submission, while the copy shall be marked with the wording "Consistent with the Original" and signed or sealed by the relevant responsible person.
2
Notarial Certificate
Most Documents Need to Be Notarized by an International Notary Public First to Confirm the Authenticity and Legitimacy of the Documents, and Affixed with a Notarial Seal
3
‌Proof of Identity (POI)
The Applicant's Passport, ID Card or the Identity Document of the Enterprise's Legal Representative
4
Translated Document
If the document is not in English, a certified English translation bearing the translator's signature, seal and translation date shall be provided.
5
‌Apostille Application Form
‌Information of the Applicant, Document Details, Authentication Purpose and Other Relevant Contents Shall Be Filled Out Truthfully
6
‌Other Supporting Documents
Such as Power of Attorney (Required for Agency Services), corporate documents shall be accompanied by a copy of the business license, product or service descriptions, etc.

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