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Apostille and Certified Translation for China

PDX Fingerprinting apostilles your U.S. documents and arranges certified Simplified Chinese translation, so they are ready for China. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.

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Does China Accept an Apostille?

Yes. The Apostille Convention entered into force for China on November 7, 2023. U.S. public documents with an apostille are accepted for use in China without embassy legalization, although the receiving office may still set its own format, validity, and translation rules.

Documents People Apostille for China

Work permits and long-term residence applications
Degree and credential verification for jobs or teaching
Marriage, birth, and family records
Company registration and business documents

Most requests follow one of two routes. Federal documents, such as an FBI Identity History Summary, are handled by the U.S. Department of State through our FBI apostille service. State-issued documents, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are handled by the Secretary of State where they were issued. We process Oregon documents and other states for $195 (New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional), listed in our apostille by document guide.

Translation for China Documents

Chinese authorities and employers often ask for a Simplified Chinese translation. Rules differ by office, so check with the requesting party first.

PDX Fingerprinting arranges certified Simplified Chinese translation to go with your apostilled documents. See our certified document translation service and apostille translation services. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How to Get Your Documents Ready for China

Confirm what the receiving office needs. Ask the employer, consulate, or agency in China which records they want, how recent they must be, and whether translation is required.
Get the right original. For vital records, order a certified copy from the issuing state or county. For a background check, request your FBI Identity History Summary.
We apostille it. Federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State. State-issued documents go to the Secretary of State where they were issued.
We arrange translation. After the apostille, we arrange certified Simplified Chinese translation when your documents need it.
Send it to China. We return the finished set to you, ready to submit.

China Apostille Cost and Turnaround

FBI apostille service: $195, typically 7 to 10 business days.
Oregon document apostille: $195, typically 3 to 5 business days, and sometimes next day.
Documents from other states: $195. Some states finish in about 5 business days; others take longer depending on that state’s availability. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.
Certified translation: $65 per page.

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online and we will confirm your total and timeline.

China: What to Know Before You Order

Since November 7, 2023, U.S. public documents for mainland China need a U.S. apostille instead of Chinese consular authentication.
The apostille applies to mainland China only. Hong Kong and Macao are handled separately.
An apostille does not guarantee acceptance. Confirm the format, validity period, and translation rules with the Chinese office or employer that asked for the document.
Many agencies want a recent issue date on background checks, so order the FBI check close to when you apply.

Related Services and Countries

Other countries: India apostille and translation, Japan apostille and translation, Australia apostille and translation, New Zealand apostille and translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does China accept apostilles?

Do I need to translate my apostilled documents for China?

Chinese authorities and employers often ask for a Simplified Chinese translation. Rules differ by office, so check with the requesting party first. We can arrange translation with your apostille. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How do I get an FBI background check apostilled for China?

Request your FBI Identity History Summary, then have it apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. Our FBI apostille service is $195 and typically takes 7 to 10 business days.

How do I get a birth or marriage certificate apostilled for China?

Order a certified copy from the issuing state or county, then have the Secretary of State of that state apostille it. We handle Oregon documents for $195, typically in 3 to 5 business days. Other states are $195; some finish in about 5 business days and others take longer depending on the state. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.

How long does it take?

Our FBI apostille service typically takes 7 to 10 business days and Oregon documents 3 to 5 business days. Translation time depends on the language and length. Call (503) 212-0678 for your timeline.

Can you handle my documents if I do not live in Oregon?

Yes. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide by mail.

What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?

An apostille is a single certificate accepted by Hague Convention countries. Legalization is the older multi-step process that involves an embassy or consulate.

Start Your China Apostille

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed, including translation.