Apostille of Will (Secretary of State)

From November 7, 2023, China officially joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, namely the Hague Convention.

This means that documents signed in the United States only need to be certified by the Hague when used in China, without the need for additional complicated procedures.

The processing time in Apostille is shorter and the price is more favorable.

Common Uses

• Inheritance matters : When dealing with the distribution of a deceased person’s estate in China, a will certified by the Hague is required so that the court or other relevant institutions can confirm the authenticity and legality of the will.
  
• Property and asset management : To manage or transfer the deceased’s property and assets in China, including real estate, bank deposits, stocks, etc., a certified will is usually required as a legal basis for handling.
  
• Resolving legal disputes : If the contents of a will involve legal disputes or require related litigation in a Chinese court, the Hague-certified will will serve as key evidence.
  
• Banking and Financial Institution Matters : When closing the deceased’s bank account in China or handling other financial matters, the bank may require a will that has been apostille certified.
  
• Insurance claims : If the deceased had insurance in China, a Hague-certified will is usually required when making an insurance claim.
  

Processing cycle

• Standard cycle : 1 week
• Expedited service : Certificate issued within 1 working day

Price

• Fees include : notarization fee, state secretary certification fee
• Free service : Pickup and delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area

Required documents/certificates

• Original Hague Will
• Original valid ID of the signatory, such as driver's license or passport

Process

1. Payment : Place your order and pay the corresponding fee on this page.
2. Document preparation : Our team will pick up your documents for free. Current service area: San Francisco Bay Area.
3. Submitting certifications : Traveling back and forth to the Secretary of State's office in Sacramento, California every day to submit certification documents.
4. Document Return : Once the certification is completed, the documents will be safely returned to your designated address.

Why Choose Us

• Professional and efficient : The team has extensive experience in Hague certification and can efficiently handle all types of documents.
• Convenient service : We provide door-to-door pick-up and delivery service to save your time.
• Transparent fees : Fees are clear and there are no hidden costs.

By choosing our Hague Apostille service, you will not only enjoy professional and convenient document processing, but also ensure that the documents are widely recognized worldwide.

We strive to make every step simple and clear 😊, ensuring your document processing is smooth and hassle-free.