What is
Authentication of Documents?
Documents issued
in one country which need to be used
in another country must be
"authenticated" or "legalized"
before they can be recognized as
valid in the foreign country. This
is a process in
which various seals
are placed on the document. Such
documents range from powers of
attorney, affidavits, birth, death
and marriages records, incorporation
papers, deeds, patent applications,
home studies and other legal papers.
We are only able to provide service for documents
that are executed in America and
have been certified by authorities
in our geographical jurisdiction (namely
Southern California,
Arizona, Hawaii,
New Mexico and
American Pacific islands)
and will be used in China.
The Authentication Process:
It involves
the following steps:
1. Signing the
document before a notary public;
2. Have the
document certified by the Clerk
of the County in which the
notary is
commissioned.
3. Have it certified then by the
Secretary of State of the relevant
state where the
the document is been issued.
4. Have it authenticated.
How we can help you authenticate
your document(s)?
OPTION 1
We can process all
the above 4 steps on your behalf and
then mail you the authenticated
document(s). Please send us the following
items:
1.
Document(s) that need authentication
- (do not notarize them yet - call us
first);
2. One
truthfully completed Authentication
Application Form;
Click to view.
3.
Proof for type of Business -
1 copy of the business license or a
certificate of good
standing or a statement of
information from Secretary of State
(also required for
commercial documents
authentication);
4. A copy of
the applicant's ID -
e.g. valid passport, driver's
license.
5.
Payment to Able Tours - We
accept money order, company
check or credit card.
(click here for instructions &
credit card authorization form)
* Do not send cash when applying by
mail.
OPTION 2
If you have already
completed the first 3 steps and just
want to submit the document(s) for
authentication; you may send us the following
items in a package:
1.
Original and 1 copy of the
complete document(s) to be authenticated
-
Including those
certified and notarized by the Clerk
of County and the Secretary of
State.
2. One
truthfully completed Authentication
Application Form;
Click to view.
3.
Proof for type of Business -
1 copy of business license or a
certificate of good
standing or a statement of
information from Secretary of State
(also required for
commercial documents
authentication);
4. A copy of the applicant's ID:
e.g. valid passport, driver's
license.
5.
Payment to Able Tours: We
accept money order, company
check or credit card.
(click here for instructions &
credit card authorization form)
* Do not send cash when applying by
mail.
Send the complete
package to us by
FedEx,
UPS,
DHL,
Express Mail
or any
traceable courier service:
ABLE TOURS & CO.
500
Shatto Place #330
Los
Angeles, CA 90020
AUTHENTICATION FEE:
OPTION 1:
$260.00
=>
Cost & service fee
- $235.00 (7 business days excluding
mailing time)
Mailing fee -
$ 25.00*
OPTION 2:
$110.00=>
Cost
-
$ 50.00 (5 business days excluding mailing time)
Service fee
- $ 35.00
Mailing fee -
$ 25.00*
*Within U.S.A. ground service
*For Guam & Hawaii is $65.00
*Next day or Saturday delivery will
cost more
Click
here for instruction & credit card
authorization form
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1-800-828-2188
