# FAQs: Attesting Chinese Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in China and to legalize Chinese documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [China](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/China-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Chinese Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/China-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Chinese documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - China joined the Apostille Convention in March 2023. Chinese documents can now be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When Chinese documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Qatar - Thailand - Taiwan - Vietnam they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information see: [China Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/China-Legalization-Services) For further information about Apostille certification in China, see: [China Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/China-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in China for use abroad? Official documents that can be legalized in China with an Apostille stamp include birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, criminal record and police certificates, company registration and tax documents, court documents, university and academic diplomas, certificates signed by registered doctors etc., documents issued by government authorities. Other documents may require prior certification by a notary or other authority. Documents required for submission to countries which have not acceded to the Apostille Convention will require additional attestation by the embassy of the recipient country.To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in China, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) and Isarey’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about Isarey's Chinese apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Chinese documents, see: [China Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/China-Legalization-Services) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Chinese Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### What is a Chinese Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Chinese Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in China and confirms the capacity of that official. Chinese Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Chinese document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in China (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) ### What is document legalization in China? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Chinese document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Chinese birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in China certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in China and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because China is a member of the Apostille Convention, Chinese documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - If a Chinese document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Chinese authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in China or non-resident embassy accredited to China). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in China? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in China including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do China Apostilles and legalizations look like? China Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Chinese documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Chinese Notarial Certificate of Birth with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/China-birth-certificate-Apostille-Stamp) - [Chinese University Diploma with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Chinese-University-Diploma-Apostille) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s)