a. Submission of documents issued in XXX (but not by a XXX government authority) such as Affidavit, Declaration, Power of Attorney, etc. to be notarized first by a local Notary Public and then to be authenticated by the XXX Academy of Law.

　　b. Submission of documents issued by a XXX government authority (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Confirmation of No Criminal Record) to be authenticated directly by the XXX Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

　　c. Submission of documents authenticated by the XXX Academy of Law or XXX Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be authenticated by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in XXX.
B. Notice:

　　a. One certificate can only contain one document. One certificate that contains several documents will not be accepted for authentication.

　　b. Documents issued in China, such as Passport, Registration of Company will not be accepted for authentication.

　　c. Applications will not be accepted if the contents of the documents are against Chinese laws.

　　d. The Chinese Embassy authenticates only the official signature and seal of the XXX Academy of Law or XXX Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will not be responsible for the contents of the documents.

　　e. Documents authenticated by the XXX Academy of Law or XXX Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy should be in their original shape. Applicants should not dismantle original documents (notarized or authenticated) or stitch some other pages to the original documents, and should bear all responsibility for any such action aroused.
C. Documents to be submitted:

　　a. One duly completed application form.

　　b. The original and a copy of the document to be authenticated

　　c. The original and a copy of the applicant’s passport or IC.

　　d. If the application is submitted by an agent, the original and a copy of the agent's passport or IC are also required.

　　e. Other documents consular officials require.