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Documents<\/p>\n      <h1><span class=\"shine\">Apostille for China from California<\/span><\/h1>\n      <div class=\"flag-section\">\n      <div class=\"flag-divider\"><span class=\"gline\"><\/span><span class=\"flag-label\">CHINA<\/span><span class=\"gline\"><\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"flag-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apostillesanfrancisco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/China-Flag.png\" alt=\"China flag\" width=\"220\" height=\"147\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius:4px;display:block\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <p class=\"route\" id=\"direct-answer\">China joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023 \u2014 a California apostille now replaces the former multi-step authentication chain for most submissions. Confirm acceptance with your receiving authority.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cta\">\n        <a class=\"btn btn-call\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">Call (415) 439-0289<\/a>\n        <a class=\"btn btn-check\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start $45 Document Check \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"creds\">\n        <span class=\"cred\">CA Notary Commission #2465630<\/span>\n        <span class=\"cred\">Direct Sacramento SOS filing<\/span>\n        <span class=\"cred\">Available 7 days<\/span>\n        <span class=\"cred\">$45 Document Check, credited<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"factbox\">\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>Destination<\/b><span>&#x1f1e8;&#x1f1f3; China<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>Status<\/b><span>Hague member since November 7, 2023<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>Route<\/b><span>China joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023 \u2014 a California apostille now replaces the former multi-step authentication chain for most submissions. Confirm acceptance with your receiving authority.<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>Turnaround<\/b><span>Same-day Sacramento filing available \u00b7 standard 3\u20135 business days<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>From<\/b><span>$175 per apostille \u00b7 $380 same-day (notary included) \u00b7 $550 for 3 documents (notary included)<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"frow\"><b>Common uses<\/b><span>Student visa, marriage registration at Civil Affairs Bureau, employment documentation, business contracts, academic credentials<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2>Documents we apostille for China<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"grid\">\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>Birth certificate<\/h3><p>For Chinese civil registration and spousal\/family reunion visa applications with the Civil Affairs Bureau.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>Marriage certificate<\/h3><p>Apostilled for recognition at Chinese Civil Affairs Bureau and consular registration.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>FBI background check<\/h3><p>Federal route via U.S. Dept of State \u2014 not California SOS. Required for Chinese employment and residency permits.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>Diploma &amp; transcripts<\/h3><p>For credential recognition at Chinese universities and professional licensing through the Ministry of Education.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>Power of attorney<\/h3><p>Notarized in California, apostilled for real estate transactions and legal representation before Chinese authorities.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"card\"><h3>Single-status declaration<\/h3><p>Notarized affidavit apostilled for marriage registration at the Chinese Civil Affairs Bureau.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2>How the China apostille works<\/h2>\n  <ol class=\"steps\">\n    <li><b>Document check ($45, credited).<\/b> We verify your document is California-issued, correctly certified, and ready for the China route before any Secretary of State fee is paid.<\/li>\n    <li><b>Sacramento filing.<\/b> Couriered to the California Secretary of State \u2014 mail-in or same-day in person depending on your timeline.<\/li>\n    <li><b>China routing.<\/b> The Apostille Convention entered into force for mainland China on 7 November 2023 \u2014 documents for use there now need only an apostille, not embassy\/consular legalization. Hong Kong and Macao were already Hague members well before that date, so documents bound for those SARs have followed the apostille route all along. Confirm with your receiving authority \u2014 Civil Affairs Bureau, university, or employer \u2014 that the apostille route is accepted for your specific document type and destination (mainland vs. Hong Kong\/Macao).<\/li>\n    <li><b>Returned tracked.<\/b> Apostilled document returned by tracked carrier with status updates throughout.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    <a class=\"btn btn-call\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">Call (415) 439-0289<\/a>\n    <a class=\"btn btn-check\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start $45 Document Check \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2>China apostille \u2014 FAQ<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"faq\">\n  <details><summary>Does China accept California apostilles?<\/summary><p>Yes, since November 7, 2023. China acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on that date. Before then, California documents required a full authentication chain: California SOS \u2192 U.S. Dept of State \u2192 Chinese Embassy or Consulate. After November 7, 2023, a California apostille is the correct route \u2014 but confirm acceptance with your specific receiving authority, as implementation varies.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>What was required before China joined the Hague Convention?<\/summary><p>Before November 7, 2023, documents went through: (1) California Secretary of State certification, (2) U.S. Department of State authentication in Washington D.C., (3) Chinese Embassy or Consulate legalization. The Hague apostille replaced all three steps.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>Do I need a Chinese translation for my apostilled California document?<\/summary><p>Yes, in most cases. Chinese government agencies and courts require Chinese-language translations. Use a translation service accepted by your receiving authority \u2014 China does not maintain a national registry of sworn translators equivalent to other countries.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>Can the California Secretary of State apostille an FBI background check for a Chinese visa?<\/summary><p>No. FBI Identity History Summary documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C., not California SOS. We prepare California documents and advise on the federal route for FBI checks.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n  <p class=\"note\">Status and requirements for China verified against the HCCH Apostille Section status table (hcch.net) as of 2026-06-19. Not legal advice.<\/p>\n  <h2>Related routes &amp; tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\"><h3>Document Check &mdash; $45<\/h3><p>Credited 100% to your apostille service.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/california-apostille-pricing\/\"><h3>Pricing &amp; state fees<\/h3><p>$20 + $6 SOS fees and service ranges.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/how-to-get-an-apostille-in-california\/\"><h3>How it works<\/h3><p>The full California apostille process.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/california-apostille-processing-time\/\"><h3>Processing times<\/h3><p>Direct from SOS published timelines.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/same-day-apostille-california\/\"><h3>Same-day filing<\/h3><p>In-person Sacramento counter.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/california-apostille-by-mail\/\"><h3>Apostille by mail<\/h3><p>When timing is flexible.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/sacramento-secretary-of-state-apostille\/\"><h3>Sacramento SOS counter<\/h3><p>Address, hours, payment, walk-in.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/which-documents-can-be-apostilled\/\"><h3>Which documents qualify<\/h3><p>Eligible California document types.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/california-birth-certificate-apostille\/\"><h3>Birth certificate<\/h3><p>Most common citizenship document.<\/p><\/a>\n  <a class=\"card\" style=\"text-decoration:none;color:inherit\" href=\"\/california-marriage-certificate-apostille\/\"><h3>Marriage certificate<\/h3><p>For spousal and civil 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We prepare California documents and advise on the federal route for FBI checks.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apostille for China \u00b7 California Documents Apostille for China from California CHINA China joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023 \u2014 a California apostille now replaces the former multi-step authentication chain for most submissions. Confirm acceptance with your receiving authority. 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