East Asia · Hague Convention Member
Apostille for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Florida-issued documents apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State are generally recognized by China receiving authorities, subject to document type and the requirements of the specific receiving institution.
Common Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Does China accept US apostilles?
Yes, as of November 7, 2023. China joined the Hague Apostille Convention, replacing the prior consular legalization process for member countries.
The Milano Seal provides document coordination, notarization support, apostille/authentication routing review, courier custody, and release support. International use remains subject to destination-country, receiving-authority, document-type, and signer-location requirements. This assistant does not provide legal advice or guarantee foreign acceptance.