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These documents need notarization and authentication when applying for Chinese Permanent Residence

Updated: 6 days ago

According to the regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Aliens in China posted by the China National Immigration Administration, Aliens applying for permanent residence in China shall conform to certain terms and conditions and submit materials.



Taking an applicant holding U.S. citizenship as an example, the following materials need to be notarized or apostilled by the competent authorites in the U.S. depending on the specific situation:

  • FBI Background Check

  • U.S. Birth Certificate

  • U.S. Marriage Certificate

  • U.S. Family Relationship Document

  • Petition for Name Change Forms

  • U.S. Court Documents

  • Power of Attorneys

  • Affidavits or Declarations

  • etc.


The apostille procedures of different types of documents vary. American Notary Service Center is located in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area, providing clients with convenient and reliable document notarization and authentication (apostille) services.


Taking the locally issued documents, Affidavit, or Power of Attorney as an example, the authentication process is, drafting the document → notarizing the document by a local notary → apostilling by the Secretary of State.



While, for the "FBI Criminal Background Check", since it is a federally-issued document, after obtaining the original document issued by the FBI, the apostille will be processed by the US Department of State.



Time

  • Notarization - get the documents notarized immediately after a notarial act is properly performed by a notary.

  • (50 States) Secretary of State Apostille/Authentication - Check the time here

  • U.S. Department of State Apostille/Authentication - Check the time here


Required materials

  •  Online Order

  • The original document that needs to be apostilled or authenticated.


⚠️Besides the original document, additional materials might be needed, depending on your document type and country of use. Please follow the mailing instructions you received.


Mailing Address


American Notary Service Center

7512 Diplomat Drive, Suite 101,

Manassas, VA 20109


Once an order and document are received, they will be processed based on a first-in-first-out rule.


We provide apostille, authentication, and embassy legalization services for other personal documents and corporate documents issued in 50 states and DC.


Navigating the requirements for obtaining an apostille can be overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. Long waiting times, unclear instructions, and complex paperwork can all contribute to delays and frustration. By streamlining the apostille process, we aim to alleviate these challenges and provide a hassle-free experience for our clients. 


 

American Notary Service Center Inc. provides fair, fast, confidential, and professional document notarization and certification services for our clients. We also provide various assistance services to small businesses led by socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Our service helps small businesses obtain federal government contracts, gain a foothold in the market, and boost their sales. For more information, please visit our website at www.usnotarycenter.com, and contact us by calling 202-599-0777 or by email at info@usnotarycenter.com.


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