Attesting Hong Kong Documents (FAQs)

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 United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Zambia - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

For further information see:
Hong Kong Apostille Services

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:

• Hong Kong birth and death certificates
• Marriage certificates signed by the Deputy Registrar of Marriages
• Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
• Certificates of No Criminal Conviction issued by the Hong Kong Police
• Business Registration Certificates and Certificates of Incorporation

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.

For further information about our Hong Kong Apostille services, see:
Hong Kong Apostille Services

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).

For further information about authenticating Hong Kong certificates for use abroad, see:
Birth, death and marriage certificates

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:

• Application for Supply of Information on the Business Register

Certificates of Continuing Registration (Good standing) and Company Particulars Search Reports can be obtained from the Companies Register.

• Companies Registry’s e-Services Portal
• PDF: Certificate of Continuing Registration (Companies Registry)
• FAQs - Hong Kong Company e-search service

For information about authenticating Business Registration Certificates and other incorporation documents, and for assistance obtaining certified copies, please see:
Hong Kong incorporation documents

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

For further information about authenticating documents issued in Hong Kong, please see:
Hong Kong Apostille Services

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.

For further information on how to apply, see:

• Hong Kong Police: Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
• FAQs Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (Hong Kong)

For information about authenticating Hong Kong Certificates of No Criminal Conviction, see:
Apostille Certificates of no Criminal Convictions

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:
Apostille Certificates of no Criminal Convictions ~

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:
Birth, death and marriage certificates

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.
Apostille Hong Kong university degrees

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.
Hong Kong Attestation Services

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 Registry. It must be stamped by the District Court.

For further information about obtaining apostille stamps in Hong Kong, please see:
Hong Kong Attestation Services

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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.

• Apply Online for Hong Kong Birth, Death or Marriage Records
• Online Application for Birth Certificates
• Online Application for Death Certificates
• Online Application for Marriage Certificates
• FAQs - Applications for Hong Kong Births/Deaths/Marriage Records

For further information about obtaining Hong Kong death, marriage and birth certificates and obtaining apostilles in Hong Kong, please see:
Birth, death and marriage certificates

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:
Hong Kong Attestation Services

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.

For further information, please see:
Apostille Hong Kong university degrees

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.

for further information about attesting academic certificates in Hong Kong, please see:
Apostille Hong Kong university degrees

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.

For further information about authenticating degree certificates issued by Hong Kong universities, please see:
Apostille Hong Kong university degrees

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.

• FAQs - Online Applications for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
• Apply online for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
• Application for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record

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:
Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record

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.

To get your fingerprints taken in Hong Kong to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, see:
Fingerprints - Hong Kong

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:
Getting your fingerprints taken