STEP 1: Have your document notarized by a local notary public unless it is an original certified copy/certification issued by a local Office.

STEP 2: The document needs further to be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.

STEP 3: Fill out forms and forward your documents to Chinese Embassy.

NOTE:

1. Please make sure you have followed the all the steps required for authentication before submitting your document to the Chinese Embassy for final legalization.

2. Your document must be authentic, intact and legitimate. The Embassy will NOT authenticate a document that contains illegal contents under Chinese laws or may cause potential threats to China's national or public interests.

3. A document containing two or more pages must be bound properly and securely, with sealing wax or paging seal/embossed seal to ensure the integrity of the document. The Embassy will NOT authenticate a document if it is found illegitimate, or in any way forged, counterfeited, fraudulent or altered.

4. Single affidavits/certificates intended to be used for marriage registration in China and certain adoption documents regarding marital status, health status, or criminal records are only valid for six months from the date of issuance. The Embassy will NOT authenticate a document if it becomes invalid.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:

1. One duly completed and signed Authentication Application Form.

2. The document to be authenticated, submit both the original and a complete set of photocopy.

3. For individual documents, please provide one passport copy of the applicant.

4. If your application is submitted by an agent, please include one copy of the agents' passport.

5. Other supporting documents a consular officer may request.