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Professional | Fast | No Oversea Travel Required | One-Stop Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not Just Notarization \u2014 We Specialize in Cross-Border Document Authentication. Our services include Apostille, Consular Legalization, Lawyer Certification, and Notarized Translation. Our attorney who also serve as notary, providing you with the most professional legal support. FirstLaw's services are ideal for those who:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Apart fromTaiwan's overseas missions<\/strong>andForeign institutions in Taiwan<\/strong>We can also handle that.Foreign consulates in Hong Kong and Macao<\/strong>Verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before a document can be used in a foreign country, it may need to be legalized by that country\u2019s embassy or consulate to verify the authenticity of the document.\n\nSome embassies and consulates may additionally require preliminary certification by a local notary or competent authority. The actual procedure may therefore vary depending on the requirements of the destination country and the specific circumstances of each case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n We can assist with obtaining Apostilles for documents issued in the following jurisdictions:\n\nTaiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Singapore, Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once a document has been apostilled, it can generally be used in more than 120 countries and jurisdictions, without being subject to diplomatic recognition or embassy restrictions. Compared with traditional legalization procedures, an Apostille is often the most efficient and streamlined method of authenticating documents for international use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The key features of lawyer certification are speed and convenience, especially suitable for documents "used" in the following regions:Hong Kong, Singapore<\/strong>,United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FirstLaw has both Taiwan-qualified and Hong Kong-qualified lawyers. In addition to certifying signatures, we can also provide Certified True Copies and add certification statements where required.\n\nThis services are not limited to documents issued in Taiwan. Documents issued overseas may also be eligible for lawyer certification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n FirstLaw works with professional translators providing translation services in Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and other languages.\n\nWe ensure that translations meet the quality and formatting requirements for authentication and legalization. Where required, our notary can notarize the accuracy of the translated document, providing the necessary certification for documents intended for use overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you require translation certification in another language, please feel free to contact us for further information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The authentication procedure for cross-border documents varies depending on the type of document, place of issuance, destination country, and intended use.\n\nWe will first review your documents and intended purpose and then recommend the appropriate procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your document was issued in Taiwan and you intend to use it in one of the following countries or jurisdictions, we can assist with the appropriate authentication process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macaw, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Philippine, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brunei Darussalam, Cyprus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n England, Germany, France, Russia, Netherland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Albania, Andorra, Belorussia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Rumania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n United States of America, Canada, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Marshall Islands<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Mauritius (Mauritius), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Swatini (Swaziland)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We have extensive experience handling the following types of documents. Even for documents of the same type, the applicable procedure may differ depending on the specific circumstances of each case.\n\nContact us for an assessment of your documents and intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Household Registration Transcripts Company Registration \/ Business Registration Certificates Certificates of Incumbency (COI) The authentication procedure for cross-border documents varies depending on the type of document, place of issuance, destination country, and intended use.\n\nWe will first review your documents and intended purpose and then recommend the appropriate procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FirstLaw provides professional, end-to-end document authentication services without requiring you to leave the country. Our legal professionals oversee the process and coordinate every step, helping you obtain accurate and properly authenticated documents quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho Should Choose FirstLaw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Consular Legalization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apostille<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lawyer Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Notarized Translation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not Sure Which Type of Authentication You Need?Simply upload your document and let us assess the appropriate procedure for you.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Documents Issued in Taiwan: Authentication Services for 113 Destinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
32<\/strong>
Asia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n42<\/strong>
Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n16<\/strong>
North America<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n5<\/strong>
Oceania<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n9<\/strong>
Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n9<\/strong>
South America<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCommon Types of Documents Requiring Authentication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taiwanese Personal Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Certificates
Certificates of Single Status
PPolice Criminal Record
Educational Certificates \/ Academic Transcripts
Passports \/ National ID Cards \/ Driver\u2019s Licenses \/ National Health Insurance Cards
Professional Certificates and Licenses
Consent \/ Declarations \/ Affidavits
Wills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTaiwanese Business Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Certificates of Origin
Certificates of Free Sale (CFS)
Certificates of Pharmaceutical Production (CPP)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate
SGS Certificates
ISO Certificates
Trademark Certificates
Power of Attorney \/ Letters of Authorization
Contracts and Agreements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nForeign documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Passports \/ Driver's Licenses
Police Criminal Records
Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Certificates of Single Status
Educational Certificates \/ Academic Transcripts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n