Attesting Hong Kong Documents (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong Apostille services

Can Hong Kong documents be legalized by Apostille?

Yes - Hong Kong is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Hong Kong documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When Hong Kong documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

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What types of documents can be legalized in Hong Kong for use abroad?

Apostilles from the Hong Kong high court can be applied to the original copies of public documents signed by an official party such as a Hong Kong SAR Government recognized officer, including:

Other documents can be apostilled when certified by a notary public, including marriage certificates signed by civil celebrants or issued by the church/temple, powers of attorney, certified translations and certified true copies.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Hong Kong, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Hong Kong apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Hong Kong documents, see:
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How can I obtain an apostille for a Hong Kong birth, death or marriage certificate?

Apostilles for Hong Kong birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the High Court. Apostilles can be applied to original birth and death certificates issued by the General Register of Births and Deaths, and marriage certificates signed by the Deputy Registrar of Marriages. Apostilles can be applied to original certificates or to true copies certified by a notary public. Marriage certificates signed by civil celebrants or issued by a church or temple can only be apostilled as notarized copies (a certified copy must be obtained from the Record Office of the Marriage Registry if the apostille is required on an original certificate).

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How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Certificates of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificates can be authenticated for use abroad with an Apostille stamp from the High Court. Certificates required for legal use in countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention also require attestation by the Hong Kong consulate of the recipient country (e.g. Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates).

Business Registration Certificates and Certified extracts of information on the Business Register can be obtained online:

For information about authenticating Business Registration Certificates and other incorporation documents, and for assistance obtaining certified copies, please see:
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How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong documents such as police checks and birth certificates can be notarized and certified with an apostille from the High Court in 2 - 4 business days

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How can I obtain a Hong Kong Certificate of No Criminal Conviction?

Certificates of No Criminal Conviction can be obtained from the Hong Kong Police Force. You will need to provide fingerprinting and a letter from a foreign consulate or immigration authority stating that a criminal record is required. The Hong Kong Police Force will not send the certificate to the applicant but directly to the requesting authority, it will need to be collected and then forwarded to Hong Kong for an apostille.

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How can I obtain an apostille for a Hong Kong Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?

Apostilles on Hong Kong Certificates of No Criminal Conviction can be obtained from the High Court. The original certificate is required. Isarey can assist with obtaining apostilles and can also collect certificates that have sent by the police to consulates in Hong Kong.

For further information about obtaining and authenticating Hong Kong Certificates of No Criminal Conviction, please see:
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I need an apostille for my Hong Kong birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?

To obtain apostilles on Hong Kong birth, death and marriage certificates, the original certificate is required or a true copy certified by a Hong Kong notary public. For further information, see:
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How can I obtain an apostille for my Hong Kong University Degree and Transcripts?

Apostilles for degrees certificates and transcripts issued by Hong Kong universities and other academic documents can be obtained from the High Court. Certificates must be certified (as authentic originals or true copies) by a Hong Kong notary public for submission to the High Court. Degrees required for submission to Qatar, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates must be attested by the recipient country's consulate after authentication by the High Court.
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How can I obtain an apostille for a Hong Kong Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney or affidavit witnessed and certified by a Hong Kong notary can be authenticated with an Apostille stamp from the High Court and attested at foreign consulates.
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How can I obtain a Hong Kong Apostille on a divorce decree or judgement?

A Hong Kong divorce certificate can be authenticated with an Apostille from the High Court. You can get an official copy of the decree absolute from the Family Court RegistryExternal link (opens in new tab). It must be stamped by the District Court.

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Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Hong Kong Attestation and Apostille Services?

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How can I obtain a copy of a Hong Kong birth, marriage or death certificate?

Hong Kong birth, death and marriage certificates can be ordered online from the Immigration Department. Applications for marriage certificates made by persons other than the bride or groom, and applications for birth certificates made by persons other than the registered person (or parent where the registered person is under 18) must be submitted by post.

Once the application is submitted, Isarey can collect the issued certificate from the Immigration Department for authentication by the High Court.

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How can I obtain a Hong Kong Apostille to certify a passport, driving licence or other ID document?

A notarized true copy can be made of ID documents such as Hong Kong passports, which can then be authenticated by the High Court with an Apostille Stamp. For further information about our Hong Kong notary and apostille services, please see:
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How can I legalize a Hong Kong degree certificate for submission to Qatar?

Hong Kong degree certificates required for submission to the authorities of Qatar or for Qatari visa applications can be attested at the consulate of Qatar in Hong Kong. In addition to the Graduation Certificate (original or certified copy), an original copy of the transcripts must also be submitted. Both documents must be notarized and authenticated by the High Court. The Consulate of Qatar will not legalize degrees conducted online.

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How can I legalize a Hong Kong degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates?

Hong Kong degrees and university transcripts can be attested at the UAE consulate. Before submission to the consulate, certificates and diplomas must be certified by a notary and authenticated by the High Court. The original diploma must be sent to Hong Kong for certification by our notary - a true copy can then be made and attested at the consulate.

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How can I legalize a Hong Kong degree certificate for submission to Saudi Arabia?

Hong Kong university degree certificates and transcripts can be authenticated for submission to Saudi authorities with an Apostille stamp issued by the High Court. Original certificates must be sent to Hong Kong for certification by a notary. Since Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention, attestation by the Saudi Consulate in Hong Kong is no longer necessary.

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How can I obtain an Apostille on a Hong Kong Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record?

An Apostille for a Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record from Hong Kong can be obtained from the High Court.

Applications for a Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record can be submitted online with a Hong Kong ID card. Applicants who do not hold an ID card must submit in person or by post.

Isarey can assist with submitting and collecting applications in Hong Kong and with apostilles and consular attestation in Hong Kong. For further information, please see:
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Do Hong Kong Criminal Record Certificates have an expiry?

Hong Kong Certificates of No Criminal Conviction do not have an expiry date. But if your certificate is more than 3 months old, you should check with the authority that has requested the certificate that they do not require a new issue.

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Where can I get my fingerprints taken for a Hong Kong Criminal Record certificate?

To get your fingerprints taken in Hong Kong to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, see:
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To have your fingerprints taken outside Hong Kong, contact the local police force. For more information on having your fingerprints taken in different countries, see:
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To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

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