Apostille for documents in the Supreme Court of Hong Kong from 120$.
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We certify all kinds of documents issued in Hong Kong or on behalf of a resident of Hong Kong (individual or legal entity)
We do any kind of document certification: by the state body that issued the document, notarial certificate or certification by a commissioner of oaths
An apostille is a method of officially certifying documents for legal recognition in another country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention of October 5, 1961.
The authority granting apostilles for documents is the Supreme Court of Hong Kong.
By affixing an apostille, the Supreme Court certifies the authority of the document’s certifier. Thus, a document can be certified in several ways:
- A government agency (Hong Kong Companies Registry, Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, etc.);
- A notary public
- A notary public authorized by oath.
The document is submitted to the Supreme Court for apostille after being properly certified.
- Document verification for apostille
- Apostille placement for one document in the Supreme Court of Hong Kong
- Assisting the process of stamping of the state body on the original document
- Verification of the document for the possibility of notarization
- Assisting of the procedure of certification of one document at the notary
- Verification of a document for the possibility of attestation
- Assisting the certification procedure of a single document at the notary’s office
- Order electronic form of one document from the Companies Registry (CR) or the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Concluding a contract for the provision of services and payment.
Ordering a document from a state authority.
Stamping of a state body on a document.
Stamping of apostille at the High Court of Hong Kong.
Sending apostilled documents to the Customer.
Apostille is affixed on each document separately.
The most optimal way to certify the documents of the company presented in the state register (certificate of registration, articles of association, business registration certificate, NNC1/NAR1 forms, and documents of similar nature).
Concluding a contract for the provision of services and payment.
Document preparation/submission.
Notarization of the document.
Stamping of apostille at the High Court of Hong Kong.
Sending apostilled documents to the Customer.
Apostille is affixed on a separate document, or on a staple of several documents.
It is optimal for internal company documents that are not issued by state authorities: power of attorney, decision and resolution, Incumbency certificate, as well as copies of personal documents – birth certificate, marriage certificate, education diploma and other documents.
Concluding a contract for the provision of services and payment.
Document preparation/submission.
A statement regarding a document witnessed in the presence of the commissioner of oaths.
Stamping of apostille at the High Court of Hong Kong.
Sending apostilled documents to the Customer.
Apostille is placed on a separate document or on the staple of several documents.
It is used for documents for which no other method is suitable.
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Frequently asked questions
An apostille is required to give an official status to documents in a country other than the country in which they were issued. Often, an apostille for company documents is required for presenting them to a bank in another country in order to open a bank account. An apostille for civil documents such as a birth certificate, diploma, marriage certificate, for example, is required to apply for a residence permit in another country.
Apostille stamps are accepted in all countries that are party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents of October 5, 1961.
To have a document apostilled in Hong Kong, you need:
- Make the appropriate attestation of the document (certification by a government agency, notary public, or sworn affidavit).
- Submit the documents to the Supreme Court of Hong Kong for apostille.
Company documents: Certificate of Incorporation, Form NNC1, Form NAR1, Form ND2A, Business Registration Certificate (BRC), Articles of Association, Company particulars document, Continuing registration certificate, Incumbency certificate, Power of Attorney, Minutes of meetings, Board resolutions, Shareholder resolutions, Trademark Certificate, Company name change document, Directors/Shareholders information.
Civil documents: marriage certificate, birth certificate, death certificate, diploma, school certificate, certificate of criminal records.
Transaction documents: customs declaration, certificate of origin, contract,
On average, an apostille for documents in Hong Kong takes 5-7 working days.
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