Instructions for applying for consular authentication

I. Application Procedure II. Required Materials III. Important Notes The above information is for ge[...]

I. Application Procedure

1. Apply for notarization at the local notary office in the host country, except for documents that can be directly consular certified.
2. Apply for consular certification at the relevant authority in the host country.
3. Apply for consular certification at the Chinese embassy or consulate in that country according to the jurisdiction.

II. Required Materials

1. A valid identification document of the applicant and a photocopy. If the application is made by an agent, the agent must submit a photocopy of the applicant’s valid ID, as well as the original and photocopy of their own valid ID. If significant matters are involved, the agent should provide a power of attorney signed or sealed by the applicant.
2. A filled-out and accurate Consular Certification Application Form of the People’s Republic of China.
3. The original document for which consular certification is requested.
4. If the applicant is a company or other organization, they must submit proof of legal person status or organizational qualification, as well as identification for the legal representative or head of the organization.
5. Any other materials deemed necessary by the embassy or consulate.

III. Important Notes

1. The applicant must be a party to the document for which consular certification is sought and must have a direct connection to the document’s content.
2. The document must be genuine and legal, with no content that could harm the national or public interests of China.
3. Consular officials at the embassy or consulate will review the documents submitted for certification. If any issues are discovered, including incomplete local notarization or certification procedures, non-standard formats, illegal content, or alterations to the documents, the application for certification will not be accepted.
4. Consular officials may request additional materials related to the certification matter.
5. If a document that has received consular certification is altered or replaced, the consular certification becomes invalid. Any issues and legal responsibilities arising from changes or replacements made by the applicant will be borne by the applicant.

The above information is for general reference only. Applicants in need of certification should visit the relevant embassy or consulate’s website for specific information or directly consult the consular office at the embassy or consulate.

IV. Processing Time

category	Processing time (working days, including the day of processing)
Plain parts	Completed on the 4th day after the document is accepted (sent at the window or mailed out)
Urgent shipment	Completed on the 3rd day after the document is accepted (sending at the window or mailing out)
Urgent	Completed on the 2nd day after the document is accepted (sent at the window or mailed out)

V. Fee Standards

category	Charging Standard (Unit: Yuan/RMB) Except for some countries that implement reciprocal charging
Plain parts	Civil：150 yuan Commercial：300 yuan
Urgent shipment	Additional charge of NT$170 per serving
Urgent	Additional charge of NT$250 per serving