How long does it take to process the apostille of the apostille of the Japanese renunciation of inheritance
With the acceleration of globalization, more and more Chinese are living in Japan for work, study or life. In such cases, there may sometimes be situations where it is necessary to renounce the right to inherit a domestic estate. In order to ensure the legitimacy and validity of this statement, it is necessary to follow certain procedures to be notarized and authenticated in Japan, and finally sent to China for use. This article will describe this process in detail, with a particular explanation of the changes brought about by the formal implementation of the Hague Convention in Chinese mainland after November 7, 2023.
1. Preparation of the declaration of renunciation of inheritance
First, individuals residing in Japan need to write a declaration of renunciation of inheritance. This declaration should clearly state that the renunciation person voluntarily renounces the right to inherit a particular estate, and indicate the details of the estate, the identity information of the renunciation, and the reasons for the renunciation.
2. Notarization at the Japanese Notary Office
After completing the declaration, the next step is to go to a Japanese notary office (the equivalent of a notary office in China) to have it notarized. The notary will verify the authenticity and legitimacy of the declaration and the identity of the renouncer. After verification, the notary office will affix a notarized seal to the declaration to prove the authenticity and legitimacy of the declaration.
3. Certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Apostille
After the notarization is completed, the declaration needs to be sent to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will re-verify the notarized declaration and affix an apostille seal to it to prove that the declaration can be accepted and used in other Hague Convention member states, including China.
Fourth, send it to China for use
After being apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the declaration of renunciation of inheritance can be sent to China for use. In China, the relevant authorities will confirm the authenticity and legitimacy of the declaration according to the apostille seal, and deal with the relevant inheritance matters accordingly.
The time for apostille to apply for the Japanese renunciation of inheritance is generally 10 to 15 working days.
In short, the notarization and legalization of the declaration of renunciation of inheritance is a process involving multiple links and institutions. Through the introduction of this article, we hope to help those in need to understand this process more clearly and complete the relevant procedures smoothly.