Document authentication in Hong Kong.
Get your documents checked and authenticated by our professionals. We can help you certify the authenticity of your copies and materials for their official use in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
Document certification
Document certification involves certifying a copy of a document as being a true, complete and up-to-date copy of the original record at a given date. A certified copy includes a written statement which and signature and date of the certifying person. Document certification requires the presence of the original document to be carried out. Since certification is only valid for a limited time, it is often requested around the time of use for these documents, and not in advance.
Document notarisation
Document notarisation is the act of verifying the copy, identity or signature of the signatory regarding the original photographic identity documents. It is conducted by a Notary Public, who is a witness at the time of signing. A notarised document also includes the Notary Public’s stamp or seal.
Document apostilisation & legalisation
Document apostilisation is the legalisation of documents. An apostille authenticates the seals and signatures of officials on public records so that they can be recognised in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. Legalisation procedure is used where the apostille system has not been adopted (e.g. Canada, China).
Documents we can verify.
The list of the documents we can authenticate includes but is not limited to:
Passport- Driving licence
- Power of Attorney
- Translations
- University degrees
- Company documents
- Government letters
- Agreements & contracts
- Birth, marriage or death certificates
We can get your documents authenticated by the following authorities:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Notary Public
- Chartered Secretary
- Companies Registry
- China-Appointed Attesting Officer
- Offshore Agent
- China Legal Services (HK) Limited
- Consulate / Embassy
- Hong Kong Court
Easy steps
to get your documents authenticated.
1. Initial assessment
2. Bring or send the original document(s) to our office
3. We authenticate documents in-house or with the authorities
Depending on nature and intended use of documents, we will either authenticate the document in-house by our CPA, Charted Secretary or a Notary Public or liaise with the relevant authorities. We charge either on per document or per-page basis (depending on the nature of your materials)
