DOCUMENTS

China does not require shipping Documents to be legalized.

Any other document requiring legalization will be processed through the Embassy. In order for the document to be recognized by the Embassy, it would first need to be certified by the U.S. State Department. As part of our service, we can take your Documents to the U.S. State Department and also advise you on their exact requirements before they will place their seal.
PROCEDURE

Please complete the attached order form and send along with your document to WCS. In order to obtain legalization, WCS will need the original document. This should be a signed, notarized or a State issued Document. Along with the original please send one copy of each document.

The Chinese embassy also require a photo id, such as a copy of passport or drivers license with contact information of anyone generating documents and submitting them for legalization at their office.   This is for their information only and is held by them on file. Please include this with your documents when you send to us, along with a signed copy of the order form, which can be downloaded at the following link: China Embassy Order Form


The Legalization process at the Embassy usually takes about four business days.

Customers should include their own return airway bill issued by DHL, UPS or FedEx with the document, along with a check or credit card information for payment of legalization fees. For individual orders please complete your credit card number on the form.

FEES

The fees for obtaining legalization are as follows:
*Not all fees will apply, depending on the type of document

WCS Notary - $5 If necessary to authenticate to our local State Department
DC Treasury - $10 Sometimes needed prior to US State Dept Seal
US State Dept - $8
China - $40
WCS Fee - $45
Copy fee - $1 Per page
Messenger - $30/$45 Depending on the type of document and how many stops
Expedited - $30 Please let us know if you would like WCS rush service

PLEASE CALL IF YOU NEED CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER DETAILS