To confirm the legal validity of an official document in a foreign country, the local authorities may require it to be certified by an apostille. What does this act of authentication consist of? Which documents are affected by the apostille? And what special requirements apply to China?
What is an Apostille procedure?
An apostille procedure confirms the authenticity of a signature, the identity of a signatory and the seal of a legal document. This authentication process is achieved by affixing a stamp (called an apostille).