Need to authenticate a document for use in China? The Application Form of Consular Legalization is the official paperwork required by the Embassy or Consulate of the People’s Republic of China. This fillable PDF lets you submit your request quickly and accurately.
Consular legalization (also called consular authentication) is the final step in verifying foreign documents for use in China. After a document is notarized and apostilled, the Chinese embassy or consulate adds its seal, confirming the document’s authenticity.
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Consular legalization is the process by which a Chinese embassy or consulate certifies the authenticity of foreign public documents so they can be used in China.
Anyone who wants a foreign document (e.g., birth certificate, academic diploma, power of attorney) recognized in China must submit this application.
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Processing time varies by embassy, but most consulates complete legalization within 3–5 business days after receiving a complete application.
Yes. Each embassy sets its own fee schedule. Check the specific embassy’s website for the current cost.
Yes. Submit the original document together with the completed application form and any required copies.
The form itself must be printed and signed, but you can fill it out electronically with Formize before printing.
The form may be completed in either English or Chinese. Use clear block letters; cursive handwriting is not accepted.
The official fillable PDF is available for download via the link below, hosted on the Chinese embassy’s website.
If you notice an error after printing, cross out the mistake neatly, initial it, and write the correct information in the space provided.
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