Legalization, also called consularlegalization, refers to a consular practice ensuring authenticity ofthe very last signature or the seal affixed to a document related to the application from a natural person, legal person or other organization. In accordance with international practice and the consular practice established in China, the purpose of consularlegalization is to ensure thatnotarial deeds issued in one country have due legal effect and can be acknowledged by the relevant authorities in another country with no question as to their authenticity.