China-Appointed Attesting Officer work

Hong Kong Documents for Mainland China

The notarized documents commissioned by China allow Hong Kong residents to provide valid legal documents to the authorities in mainland China. This eliminates the need for individuals to personally travel to the mainland to submit documents, making it easier to handle personal matters such as marriage and family property affairs. It also facilitates business clients in Hong Kong seeking opportunities for investment in mainland China.

The commissioned notarization bridges the two regions, combining the legal features of notarial affairs in mainland China and Hong Kong. This preserves the witnessing of sworn statements in Hong Kong as a mode of certification, while also adding the obligation to examine the authenticity and legality of the materials provided by the parties involved.

Our law firm’s partner, Mr. Arthur Hong, has been appointed as a China-Appointed Attesting Officer by the PRC Ministry of Justice in 2023. With his legal expertise and extensive experience, he provides a certification channel for documents submitted by Hong Kong residents and businesses involved in civil and commercial activities in mainland China. These documents involve legal actions, significant facts, and files that have legal implications occurring in Hong Kong.

Here are common types of notarizations:

Declaration for marriage with mainland residents (commonly known as “Gwailo Certificate”)
Notarization of marriage certificates from the Hong Kong Marriage Registry
Certification of divorce judgments
Identity notarization: photo notarization or proof of identical names
Declaration for applying for relatives from the mainland (e.g., spouse, children) to come to Hong Kong
Declaration for applying for marital relationship (marriage)
Declaration for applying to bring adopted children back to the mainland
Declaration for mainland residents’ economic guarantee for studying abroad
Individual delegation/authorization letter for purposes such as property sales and litigation in mainland China
Certification of the sole director’s resolution for a company
Certification of limited company information (status)

The fees for CAAO’s services depend on the complexity and workload of the notarized documents. We will provide a quotation upon receiving the required notarization documents. For more details, please contact us.