Power of Attorney — China

Power of Attorney for use in China

Powers of Attorney usually need to be signed in the presence of a solicitor or notary and then apostilled before they can be used in China. The exact wording, the witnessing requirements and whether embassy legalisation is also needed depend on the authority in China receiving the document.

How it works

• Solicitor certification of your document, where required
• Apostille legalisation through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
• Return of the legalised document, ready for use in China

Fees

Note: These fees would be in addition to the fees Embassies and Consulates charge for processing and legalising documents. Every Embassy has their own fee structure depending on whether documents are commercial or personal. The exact costs can be confirmed if required.

Since the Convention took effect for China, the apostille alone is generally accepted — making the process faster and avoiding consular fees. A small number of document types may still be subject to specific requirements, so confirm with the receiving authority if you're unsure.