You can process a Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance while in the U.S.
If you are in the U.S. and need to formally declare your renunciation of inheritance for an estate located in China, you can sign a "Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance" in the U.S. After notarization, you can proceed with a California Apostille. Landz provides a one-stop service including document preparation, mobile notary services, and California Apostille.
When is it used?
When an heir is in the U.S. and cannot or is unable to return to China to personally handle inheritance procedures, but needs to formally declare the renunciation of inheritance rights for a specific asset, corresponding declaration documents are typically required.
Renouncing Real Estate Inheritance
When you no longer claim inheritance rights to property in China, a declaration must be submitted to the relevant inheritance, notary, or real estate processing authorities.
Renouncing Deposits or Other Assets
Used for renouncing inheritance rights regarding bank deposits, investment accounts, or other estate distribution matters.
Coordinating with Domestic Inheritance Procedures
When other heirs are continuing with estate procedures in China, heirs in the U.S. can express their renunciation of inheritance through a formal declaration.
What does this service actually involve?
The core of the service is a "Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance" signed by the heir themselves. You will sign and declare before a notary, and after notarization is complete, you can proceed with the California Apostille.
The Apostille certifies the signature, identity, and seal of the notary or related public official. It does not determine whether you legally possess inheritance rights, nor does it substantively review the scope of the estate or the content of the declaration.
The process is simple
From preparing the declaration to completing the Apostille, Landz assists with the entire process.
Place Order Online
Place your order directly on this page. After ordering, we will contact you to confirm the declarant, the decedent, and basic inheritance information.
Confirm Declaration Content
We will prepare or review the "Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance" based on your situation. We will arrange for notarization once you confirm the content is correct.
Mobile Notary Services
No travel required. Our notary will travel to your specified location at the scheduled time to verify your identity and complete the signing and notarization.
Process Apostille
Once notarization is complete, we will proceed with the California Apostille. You do not need to visit the Secretary of State's office yourself.
Final Delivery
Once the Apostille is complete, we will ship or deliver the original certified document according to your order specifications.
What do I need to prepare?
The declarant must attend the notarization in person and sign the document before the notary.
Required for the notary to verify the signer's identity, such as a driver's license or passport that meets California notarial requirements.
Prepare the name of the decedent and any other basic information required for the declaration.
Don't have a declaration template yet?
We can assist in preparing a reference version based on your situation. If you already have a template provided by a Chinese notary office, a lawyer, or another organization, you can send it to us for review.
Contact UsApostille is not a confirmation of inheritance rights
The purpose of an Apostille is to certify the signature, identity, and seal of the notary or other relevant public official on the document.
It does not determine who the legal heirs are, nor does it decide the scope of the estate, inheritance shares, or whether the declaration complies with Chinese substantive inheritance law. Final inheritance procedures are still subject to the actual processing authority's internal review.
Why choose Landz?
Mobile Notary
No need to travel. After booking, the notary will travel to your指定 address at the scheduled time.
Declaration, Notarization, Apostille
From declaration preparation to on-site notarization and California Apostille, we provide a continuous service process.
All-in-one Order
Reduce the redundant communication between preparing documents yourself, finding a notary, and handling state authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance?
A declaration document signed by the heir themselves, used to clearly state that they voluntarily renounce their right to inherit a specific estate.
Can I process a renunciation while in the U.S.?
Yes. You can sign the declaration in the U.S. and, after local notarization, proceed with the Apostille.
Does the declaration need to be signed in person?
Yes. The declarant must attend the notarization and sign the document before the notary.
Do I need to go to a notary office myself?
No. Our mobile notary can travel to your specified address at a scheduled time.
What if I don't have a declaration template?
We can assist you in preparing a reference version based on your situation. If you already have a format, you can send it to us.
Can I use a template provided by a domestic Chinese notary office?
Yes. It is generally recommended to use the version provided by the institution processing your claim.
What documents are needed for notarization?
Valid original identification that the notary can use to verify your identity, meeting California standards.
Do I need to provide the original death certificate?
The notary mainly verifies the identity and signature of the declarant. Whether a death certificate is needed depends on the specific requirements of your case.
Does the Apostille prove I have legally renounced my inheritance?
No. An Apostille only certifies the notary's credentials and does not judge the legal relationship of inheritance itself.
Is Chinese consular authentication required after the Apostille?
For documents from countries under the Apostille Convention, a separate consular authentication is typically not required once the Apostille is obtained.
Will I receive a digital copy after processing?
Upon completion, we will ship or deliver the original certified document according to your order.
What happens after I place the order?
We will contact you to confirm the content, arrange a notary visit, complete the notarization and Apostille, and deliver the final original documents.
After you place the order, leave the rest to us.
Once the order is placed, we will confirm the content of your declaration, arrange a notary, and handle both the notarization and the Apostille process for you.
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