Located in the U.S. and need to make a formal statement regarding a property gift?
If you need to declare to institutions in China or other countries that you voluntarily intend to gift real estate, funds, equity, or other property to another person, you can sign a Property Gift Statement in the U.S. and, once notarized, proceed with a California Apostille. Landz Notary provides comprehensive, one-stop services including document preparation, mobile notary services, and Apostille processing.
When is this service used?
When the donor is in the U.S. and needs to formally express their intent to gift, and subsequently use the statement document in China or other countries, a Property Gift Statement can be prepared based on specific circumstances.
Real Estate Gifts
When involving properties, real estate interests, or related property arrangements within China, the donor may be required to provide a formal statement.
Funds and Other Property Gifts
Used to declare that one is voluntarily gifting cash, savings, investment assets, or other property interests.
Family Property Arrangements
When making property arrangements between parents and children, spouses, or other family members, it may be necessary to formally clarify the gift relationship and intent.
What does this service actually involve?
The core is a "Property Gift Statement" signed by the donor in person. The donor completes the signing and notarization in the presence of a notary public. Once notarized, the document proceeds to the California Apostille process.
The Apostille certifies the signature, identity, and seal of the notary public. It does not verify whether the donor actually owns the property, nor does it determine whether the gifting act is successfully finalized.
Content varies by property type
"Property gifting" covers a wide range. The document should clearly identify the donor, the recipient, and the specific property being gifted.
You can include the property address, ownership details, or the scope of the property as required by the situation.
State the gift amount, currency, and other relevant basic information.
When involving company shares, LLC interests, or other investment assets, describe the subject of the gift accurately.
Vehicles, valuables, or other clearly identifiable property can be included based on the situation.
The process is simple
From confirming the statement content to completing the Apostille, Landz Notary assists you throughout the entire process.
Place an Order Online
Place your order directly on this page. After ordering, we will contact you to confirm the basic information of the donor, recipient, and the property.
Confirm Statement Content
We will prepare or review the Property Gift Statement based on your situation. Once you confirm the content is accurate, we will arrange the notarization.
Mobile Notarization
No travel is required. Our notary will arrive at your specified address at the scheduled time to verify your identity and complete the signing and notarization.
Apostille Processing
After notarization, we will proceed with the California Apostille. Official processing requires original notarized documents or other qualifying materials; photocopies are not directly eligible for Apostille.
Final Delivery
Once the Apostille is complete, we will ship or deliver the certified original documents as agreed upon in your order.
What do you need to prepare?
The person signing the Property Gift Statement must appear in person to complete the signature before the notary.
Used by the notary to verify the signer's identity, such as a driver's license or passport that meets California notary requirements.
Prepare the recipient's name and other essential identifying information required for the statement.
Depending on the gift type, prepare property addresses, amounts, equity info, or other materials needed to describe the property accurately.
Already have a statement or a fixed template?
If Chinese real estate agencies, banks, lawyers, notary offices, or other administrative authorities have already provided a specific Gift Statement or template, you can send it to us for review. If you don't have one, we can assist in organizing a reference version based on your basic information.
Contact UsA "Gift Statement" does not equal the completed transfer of property
The Property Gift Statement is mainly used to explain the donor's intent and statement content. The notary public completes the corresponding notarization, and the Apostille certifies the notary's signature, identity, and seal.
These steps do not automatically complete real estate title transfers, bank fund transfers, equity changes, or other property rights registrations.
If the gift involves real estate in China, large sums of money, company equity, taxes, or other complex properties, the actual transfer process must still be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant institutions and local laws.
Why choose Landz Notary?
Mobile Notary
No need to travel. After booking, a notary will come to your specified address at the agreed time.
Statement, Notarization, Apostille
From confirming the gift statement content to on-site notarization and California Apostille, we provide a seamless, integrated process.
Follow-up on one order
From document review and on-site notarization to Apostille and final delivery of original documents, one team handles it all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Property Gift Statement?
A Property Gift Statement is a declaration document signed by the donor, used to state that they voluntarily intend to gift specific property or property interests to a designated recipient.
If I am in the U.S., can I process a gift statement for use in China?
Yes. You can sign the statement in the U.S., complete the California notarization, and then proceed with the Apostille process.
Does the gift statement require the donor's signature in person?
Yes. The donor must attend the notarization in person and sign the document before the notary.
Do I need to go to the notary myself?
No. Our mobile notary can come to your specified location at your scheduled time to verify your identity and complete the signing and notarization.
Does the recipient need to come to the U.S. for the notarization?
Usually, no. If the service involves a gift statement signed by the donor, the recipient does not typically need to travel to the U.S. for this statement.
Can I gift real estate?
You can state your intent to gift real estate in the document, but the statement, notarization, and Apostille themselves will not automatically transfer the property title. The actual change of property title must follow the local registration process.
Can I gift cash or bank deposits?
You can state the gift amount or fund arrangement in the document. However, whether a bank executes the fund transfer and what additional materials they require is determined by the specific bank and their relevant procedures.
Can I gift company equity?
You can describe the relevant equity or investment interests in the statement, but the actual transfer may still involve company documents, registration, taxes, or other independent procedures.
If I already have a gift statement provided domestically, can I use it directly?
Yes. If the institution has provided a specific format, we generally recommend using the version confirmed by them.
What if I don't have a template for the Gift Statement?
Please contact us first. We can assist in organizing a reference version based on the information about the donor, recipient, and the property.
Will an Apostille prove that I actually own this property?
No. An Apostille only certifies the signature, identity, and seal of the official or notary; it does not verify the donor's ownership of the property.
Will an Apostille prove that the gift has taken effect?
No. An Apostille does not determine the legal validity of the gift, nor does it finalize the transfer of real estate, funds, or other properties.
Do I need Chinese Consular Authentication after the Apostille is done?
For U.S. documents covered by the Apostille Convention, once a U.S. Apostille is obtained, traditional Chinese consular authentication is typically no longer required.
What happens after I place an order?
After placing an order, we will contact you to confirm the details of the donor, recipient, property, and statement content. Once the document is confirmed, we will arrange for a notary to come to you. After signing and notarization, we proceed with the Apostille and finally deliver the certified documents as agreed.
Once you place your order, leave the rest to us
After completing your order, we will contact you to confirm the donor, donee, property information, and declaration details. A notary will arrive at the designated address at the scheduled time to complete the signing and notarization, and we will continue to handle the subsequent Apostille certification.
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