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What are the required documents for applying to Chinese Embassies or Consulates for consular authentication of foreign documents issued abroad and to be delivered and used in China?
For foreign documents issued abroad and to be delivered and used in China submitted by either Chinese citizens or foreign citizens, the following required documents shall be submitted to the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in foreign countries for consular authentication:
(1) The original copy or photocopy of both a valid legal identity document (e.g., passport) of the applicant and documents already notarized and legalized by the competent authorities in the local country are required. The original copy of the documents shall not be detached in any time.
(2) If the authentication is applied through an agent, the agent must provide a photocopy of both his or her valid identity document (e.g., passport)and the applicant's valid identity documents.
(3) If the documents to be authenticated are of a company or organization, a photocopy of both the passport of the company's legal representative and an official document which proves his or her legal status as the company's legal representative are required.
(4) Application forms should be filled in truthfully, completely and correctly.
(5) Other documents considered necessary by the consular authority.
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(1) The original copy or photocopy of both a valid legal identity document (e.g., passport) of the applicant and documents already notarized and legalized by the competent authorities in the local country are required. The original copy of the documents shall not be detached in any time.
(2) If the authentication is applied through an agent, the agent must provide a photocopy of both his or her valid identity document (e.g., passport)and the applicant's valid identity documents.
(3) If the documents to be authenticated are of a company or organization, a photocopy of both the passport of the company's legal representative and an official document which proves his or her legal status as the company's legal representative are required.
(4) Application forms should be filled in truthfully, completely and correctly.
(5) Other documents considered necessary by the consular authority.
