What are the verification methods for the apostille of the attached certificate
With the implementation of the Convention on the Abolition of the Legalization of Public Documents in China on November 7, 2023, in the future, the documents of member states will need to be used in China, and they will need to apply for the additional certificate required by the Convention, instead of the previous legalization by Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. So, how do you verify the authenticity of the apostille?
First of all, we need to understand that the additional certificate apostille is issued by the relevant country or its authorized body to prove that the document has been processed by the legal procedure and meets the requirements of the Convention. Therefore, the verification of the authenticity of the additional certificate apostille is mainly to verify the legitimacy of the issuing authority and the authenticity of the documents.
Specifically, there are the following verification methods
Scan the code to verify:In some countries, there is a verification code on the additional certificate, which can be scanned directly for verification. For example, in Singapore, there will be a *** scanned *** on the additional certificate that can be linked to the *** of Singapore *** to further verify the authenticity of the additional certificate.
**Query verification:For example, in California, the United States, it can be verified through the California Secretary of State's office. Enter the serial number on the attached certificate on this ** to check the relevant document information and the status of the attached certificate.
**Verification:Some countries offer a verification service that can be carried out by dialing the designated number and providing the information on the additional certificate. However, it should be noted that there may be language communication problems in this way, and relevant information needs to be prepared in advance.
The above three methods are the most common verification methods for additional certificates apostille, but the specific verification methods need to change according to different countries. In practice, it is recommended to give priority to the verification method provided by the official to ensure the authenticity and validity of the additional certificate.