Documents accepted abroad and in China
From sealed certified translation and notarisation to apostille and embassy legalization, handled end to end. Clients anywhere in China can submit by courier or online, without visiting an office.
- Translation seal and company credentials accepted by authorities
- 100+ languages, documents for 120+ countries
- Quoted per job, no hidden fees
What we do
Order any service on its own or combine them into one chain: translate, notarise, legalize, deliver.
Translation
- Certified translationTranslation by a registered translation company, sealed and accompanied by credentials, for visas, study, immigration, police, courts and company registration.
- Notarised translationA notary office certificate with a translation attached, confirming the document or the translation matches the original. Standard for personal and company documents used abroad.
Legalization and notary
- ApostilleSince China joined the Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023, documents for member countries need a single apostille instead of embassy legalization.
- Consular legalizationFor countries outside the Apostille Convention: authentication by China's foreign affairs authorities, then legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate.
- Embassy legalizationLegalization at foreign embassies and consulates-general in China, and at Chinese missions abroad, including submission, follow-up and collection.
- Notary servicesHelp with notarisation for international use: declarations, signature notarisation, kinship, single status, education, criminal records and more, linked to translation and legalization.
- Certified true copiesConfirms a copy matches the original so you can keep the original and send a notarised copy. Common for passports, degrees and company documents.
- Power of attorneyBilingual drafting, signature notarisation and apostille or legalization of powers of attorney for property, litigation, inheritance and company matters.
- Corporate document legalizationTranslation, notarisation and legalization of business licences, articles, board resolutions and good-standing certificates for overseas set-ups, tenders and investment into China.
Retrieval and interpreting
- Document retrievalWith your authorisation, we request birth, marriage, education, criminal record and company registry documents from authorities in China and abroad, then translate and legalize them.
- InterpretingBusiness meetings, trade fairs, factory audits, notary and court appointments, conference simultaneous and remote video interpreting, in Chinese, English and many other languages.
How it works
Send the document
Upload a scan or photo through the form or by email, and tell us the destination country.
Approve the quote
We confirm the correct route and send a fixed price with a timeline.
We process it
Translation, notarisation and legalization run in order, with an update at each stage.
Delivery
You receive the electronic copy first, then the originals by courier in China or abroad.
Why clients choose us
One firm, the whole chain
Translation, notary, foreign-affairs authentication and embassy legalization are coordinated by one team, so files are not bounced between offices.
International network
ABC Translation has offices in several countries and knows what receiving authorities actually ask for.
Route first, price second
We confirm whether the destination needs an apostille, consular legalization or only a sealed translation before quoting.
Confidential handling
Documents are used only for your order, sent over encrypted channels and deleted on request.
Legalization by country
China joined the Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023. Whether the destination country is a party decides between apostille and consular legalization.
Apostille Convention memberConsular legalization required
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Cities we serve
We serve clients across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Documents travel by courier or upload, and come back to your door.
North China
South China, Hong Kong and Macau
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no prices on the website?
Cost depends on document type, length, language, destination, legalization route and deadline. We confirm the route first so you never pay for steps you do not need.
What changed when China joined the Apostille Convention?
Since 7 November 2023, Chinese public documents for member countries only need an apostille instead of embassy legalization, and apostilled documents from member countries can be used in China directly.
I am not in a city where you have an office. Can you still help?
Yes. Send documents by courier or online, and we return them to any address in China or abroad.
How do I pay?
Once you accept the quote, we send payment options. Invoices are available for companies.
Request a quote
Tell us what the document is and where it will be used. Attach a scan or photo and we will send an exact price and timeline.
Prices depend on document type, length, language pair, destination country and deadline, so every job is quoted individually. Send a photo or scan and we normally reply within one business day.
Or contact us directly
- Email info@abc-offices.com
- Call +1 315 820 1187