CHINA'S ACCESSION TO THE APOSTILLE CONVENTION
AUTHENTICATIONS
The Philippine Consulate General notarizes and authenticates public documents for use in the Philippines.
Certifications/authentication of Chinese documents such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, business registration license, health certificate, contracts, etc., require prior notarization by the Chinese Notary Public Office and authentication by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Office, except for Employment Contracts of Filipino nationals which should be checked first by the Consulate before notarization by the Chinese Notary Public Office and authentication by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Office.
Notary Public Office (Shanghai)
No. 660 Feng Yang Road, Shanghai
Tel. No. 800-6204848, 621-54848
Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center
2nd Floor, No. 228 Hua Shan Road, Jing An District, Shanghai
Office Hours: 1:30—5:30 p.m. Mon, Wed, and Fri
Tel. No. 62470833
NOTARIALS
Notarials are made on affidavits and other sworn statements executed by Filipinos and Foreigners before a Consular officer in the Consulate General. Passports and relevant documents may be required by the Consular Officer.
Please note that all documents issued in the Philippines have to be authenticated by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs e.g. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Certificate of No Marriage, etc., to have legal implications in China or in other countries.
List of Requirements and Forms
a.Special Power of Attorney
b. Affidavit of Consent and Support
c. Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) Form
dAffidavit of Relationship
eAffidavit of Loss and Destruction of passport
f.Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage Form
gMarriage License Form
hPOEA Model Employment Contract
i.POEA Model Employment Contract in Chinese
j.Information on NBI Clearance Application
kRequirements for application for Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage
l.Requirements for Registration of Birth of Illegitimate Child
mRequirements for Registration of Birth
n.Requirements for Registration of Marriage
o.Requirements for Solemnization of Marriage
p. Requirements for Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG)
