A Same Person Statement is a legal declaration used to confirm that different names or identification documents belong to the same individual. It is commonly required for property, banking, notarization, or inheritance matters in China and must be notarized in person and apostilled by the California Secretary of State.

No. The statement must be signed in person in front of a notary public. This service is available only as an in-person mobile notary service within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Only a valid original ID is required for notarization, preferably a U.S. driver’s license or a passport. Additional documents such as Chinese passports or IDs are generally not required unless specifically requested by the client.

No. Based on extensive hands-on experience, a Chinese-only Same Person Statement is fully acceptable for notarization and California Apostille. An English version is not required.

Many online guides are based on outdated procedures or theoretical summaries and do not reflect current practices. Requirements also vary by state. Our process is based on ongoing, real-world handling of Same Person Statements for Bay Area clients under current notary and Secretary of State standards.

After notarization, the Apostille process typically takes about five business days. We collect the documents on the day of notarization and handle the entire process. Expedited service is available, with completion in as fast as two business days.

Handling it yourself often involves preparing documents, finding a notary willing to notarize Chinese-language content, and making multiple trips to the Secretary of State’s office. Using our service requires only placing an order; we handle document preparation, mobile notarization, Apostille processing, and delivery.

After your order is placed, we contact you directly to schedule the mobile notarization and prepare the documents. Once notarized, we handle the Apostille process and deliver the completed documents. Communication is clear, responsive, and efficient throughout.