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US Department of State Document Authentication for Use in China

Step by Step Instructions , 06-09-2020


How to authenticate document by US Department of State before Chinese Consulate authentication? The US Department of State or USDOS, is the highest level of authentication provided in the United States. It is sometimes referred to as what foreign countries would call “Foreign Affairs Certification”. The USDOS document authentication is necessary for federal documents such as FBI background checks and documents issued from the following states: Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebra……


State Document Authentication for Use in China Before Consulate Authentication

Step by Step Instructions , 06-09-2020


How to Authenticate Document by Secretary of State? Note: Some states will require certification of the notary seal by a County Clerk first (see sample). Please check with your state's requirements if County certification is needed.  The Secretary of State Office must certify the notary seal or the certified copy of your document by adding a statement page with a state seal. Federal documents and documents issued in states under the jurisdiction of the Chinese Embassy in DC will require auth……


Document Notarization for Use in China Before Consulate Authentication

Step by Step Instructions , 06-09-2020


How to notarize a document for use in China? A notary public must first notarize the document for non-government documents such as affidavit or power of attorney.  For academic records such as university/college diplomas, we recommend to request for a notarized copy (also known as certified copy) from your school to avoid damage to your original. If you are having a government document authenticated, you will need to obtain a certified copy from the State. Notary is not needed. Government docum……