Marriage Certificate Apostille
Marriage Certificate issued in China can be apostilled after notarization by a Chinese notary public office. The Apostille is then attached by a designated provincial Foreign Affairs Office.
Key Points
- Notarization must come first, then the Apostille
- Only original documents are accepted
- Translations may be required depending on the destination
- Processing takes 5 to 10 working days
- The Apostille is valid in all 130 Contracting Parties
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention; China in force since 7 November 2023.