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Notary services
 

Consular Officers perform notary services customarily provided by Notaries Public in the United States. All notary services require an appointment.

For notary fee information, please see our list of common fees.

Generally, documents to be notarized should be in English and should be intended for use in the United States. The Consulate cannot provide translation services or notaries for documents that will not be used in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens may obtain notaries for use in the United States, but must provide a passport for identification. The Consulate will not accept Chinese National ID cards as identification.

If you are getting married in China and need to get a notary for an Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry, click here.

Requirements for Notary Services

For Oaths:

  • Appear in person
  • Provide proof of your identity
  • Swear or affirm after indicating a basic understanding of the penalty for perjury
  • Sign in the consular officer’s presence

For Acknowledgements:

  • Appear in person to state that the signature on the document in question is yours
  • Provide proof of your identity
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the document’s contents
  • Indicate that you are signing of your own free will

For documents to be used locally in China, you may also choose to consult a local notary public, many of whom keep hours that may be convenient for you. Please note that the Consulate cannot assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the firms or persons. The following notary services can be performed by a local Notary Public:

  1. Marital status、Kindred relationship、Adoption relationship verifications
  2. Criminal records checks
  3. Certification of True Copies
  4. Contracts
  5. Inheritances
  6. Wills, Powers of attorney, Affidavits, Bestowals
  7. Divisions of property

Shanghai Notary Public Offices
Shanghai Jing An Notary Public Office
Address: Room 801-804 No. 418 Jiang Ning Road (Jing An District), Shanghai
Tel: 021-62159911 Fax: 021-62671785
Email: jingannotaryshcn@hotmail.com 

Shanghai Dong Fang Notary Public Office
Address: No. 660 Feng Yang Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-62154848, 8006204848

Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center
Address:  2rd Flr.  Equatorial Hotel, No. 228 Hua Shan Rd., Jing An District, Shanghai
Office Hours: 1:30—5:00 p.m. Mon, Wed, and Fri
Tel. No. 62470833