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US Notarization Authentication 2024-01-04

What to Pay Attention to for Fast Processing of Hong Kong Apostille? Hong Kong Apostille

Hong Kong, as a member of the Hague Convention, recognizes documents authenticated under the Apostille process and also provides Apostille services. The Hong Kong Apostille, known as "Apostille" in English, is a secondary notarization issued by a national government authority, such as the Supreme Court, on documents previously notarized by a local notary office or an international notary. This involves affixing a stamp or label on the notarized document.

Process for Obtaining an Apostille in Hong Kong:

  • 1. Have the document notarized by an international notary in Hong Kong;
  • 2. Submit the notarized document to the High Court for the Apostille certification.

Types of Testimonials Provided by Hong Kong International Notaries Based on Client Requirements:

  • 1. Certify that the document is a copy;
  • 2. Certify that the document is a true copy of the original;
  • 3. Certify that the document is authentic.

Requirements vary depending on the destination country where the document will be used. Some countries only require an Apostille, while others may also require further authentication from their consulate in Hong Kong. Each consulate has different requirements and fees. Some consulates require international notaries to provide a separate testimonial for each document, followed by individual Apostille certification. If there are multiple documents, the total cost can be quite high. In such cases, our company and the notary can offer certain discounts.

Additionally, some consulates charge high official fees, with the cost for a single document certification ranging from HKD 4,000 to 6,000. These special cases are specific requirements of certain embassies. If your documents are intended for use in these countries, we appreciate your understanding. Typically, most clients only require testimonials 1 or 2. If testimonial 3 is needed, it is best for clients to first have their documents notarized at a domestic notary office in their home country before submitting them to a Hong Kong international notary for further certification.

Processing Time for Hong Kong Apostille:

The process, including notarization by an international notary and certification by the High Court, usually takes 5 working days.
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