Setting up a company, signing a contract, or taking a job in China? Mainland China has accepted apostilles since November 7, 2023. Chinese consulates no longer legalize U.S. documents, so an apostille is all you need.
Price and timeline
Documents we most often prepare for China
Certificates of Good Standing and business filings · powers of attorney · diplomas and transcripts · FBI background checks for work visas
Good to know
- Translation. Many offices in China want a Chinese translation, and some prefer one done in China. Check with the office receiving your documents first.
- Hong Kong and Macau also accept apostilles, but each has its own rules. Send us a scan and we'll confirm.
How it works
- 1Send us a scan. We check it for free and confirm the price and timeline.
- 2Bring or mail the original. Walk in at 2706 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 206, Costa Mesa, or use our prepaid label. Anything mailed must already be notarized.
- 3We get the apostille from the California Secretary of State, or the U.S. Department of State for federal documents.
- 4Pay and collect. Pay online once it's reviewed, then pick up in Costa Mesa, or we ship it to you or straight abroad.
We usually reply within 30 minutes during office hours, with the exact price, steps and timeline.
Living elsewhere in the U.S., or already in China? You don't need to visit. Email us a scan for a free check, mail us the original, and we ship it back by FedEx or DHL. See our mail-in apostille service.
General information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by office in China, so confirm with the organization receiving your document.