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Documents Authentication
Adoption in China | Marry a Chinese Citizen

 
     
     
  Documents issued in the USA to be used in China, such as Affidavit of Support, Adoption Documents, Certificate of Employment, Birth/Death Certificates , Power of Attorney, Personal Identification Certificate, Business License, Trade Mark Registration and etc. should be legalized by the Chinese Embassy or a Chinese Consulate in the United States before they can be used in China.  
     
  VisaRite Service Inc can obtain document authentication on your behalf only the documents were certified in one of following states: Connecticut, Maine, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.  
     
  STEP 1 - Notarized by Local Notary Public  
 
Every document should first be notarized by a local Notary Public
In the states of New York, New Jersey and Ohio, the signature of the Notary Public must be also legalized by the County Clerk.
 
  All letters, personal statement, affidavit, power of attorney must be signed in front of a notary public.
If the document was issued by the state government, such as business certification, marriage license, birth certificates, etc, you must request a certified copy from the state, go directly to step 2, no need to have it notarized.
 
     
  STEP 2 - Authenticated by the Secretary of State  
 
Every document should be authenticated separately by the Secretary of State. Once authenticated, the staple(s) must not be removed, or it will invalidate the document.
When you submit the document to secretary of your state, please indicate the document will be used in China. The document should be authenticated. Please note China is not part of the Hague Convention. Apostille is normally not recognized in China. It should be Authentication instead of Apostille.
 
     
  STEP 3 - Authentication Application Form  
 
Download and fill out "Authentication Application Form"
 
     
  STEP 4 - Select a Service The authentication fees vary depending on type of the documents and level of service  
  Commercial Documents (Documents regarding property, finance or business such as: Business license, labor agreement, inheritance, property transfer, Power of Attorney for real estate/property purposes):  
 
Regular 5 day processing: US$120.00/per document
Consular Fee: $40.00 + Processing Fee: $60.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
Express 3 day processing: US$160.00/per document
Consular Fee: $60.00 + Processing Fee: $80.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
Express Plus 1- 2 day processing: US$199.00/per document
Consular Fee: $70.00 + Processing Fee: $109.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
 
     
  Civil documents (Such as: Adoption, Birth/Death status, Kinship)  
 
Regular 5 business day processing: US$100.00/per document
Consular Fee: $20.00 + Processing Fee: $60.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
Express 3 business day processing: US$140.00/per document
Consular Fee: $40.00 + Processing Fee: $80.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
Express Plus 1- 2 business day processing: US$169.00/per document
Consular Fee: $50.00 + Processing Fee: $99.00 + Return shipping fee: $20.00
 
     
 

Forms of Payment:
Payment needs to be in forms of money order, cashiers check, bank check, certified check, company check or cash. Please make check or money order payable to VisaRite Services Inc. Personal check or credit card payment is not accepted.

 
     
  STEP 5 - Complete Service Request Form  
  Click here for Service Request Form  
     
  STEP 6 - Send the Application Package to VisaRite Service  
 
  Put all following items together in one package
  The original notarized and authenticated document, and a photo copy of each single page. You may fold page when making copies. Do not unstaple, or it will invalidate the document.
  One clearly and completely filled "Application Form for Authentication ".
  Copy of the passport or photo ID of the applicant.
  In cases of commercial authentication, a copy of the company’s license or proof of good standing of the company are required.
  Check or money order payable to VisaRite Service Inc to cover the total cost.
Send all above to VisaRite Services Inc. by FedEx, UPS, DHL, Express Mail or other traceable courier service:
        VisaRite Services Inc.
        460 Van Emburgh Ave
        Ridgewood, NJ 07450
        Tel: (201) 445-7088
 
     
  Remarks  
    The processing time is Consulate processing time and doesn't include the return shipping time. First day of receiving is not processing day.
  Above fee including the Consulate fee, VisaRite service fee, and return shipping fee by FedEx/UPS.
  Currently VisaRite only provide the document authentication service to applicants live in following states: Connecticut; Maine; Ohio; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
 
     
     
 
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