How Do Notaries Work in China?

Hi Everyone,

I might need a notary to get a replacement college diploma.

In the US, any bank can do it, free of charge. It just requires some sort of an ID, then the notary puts it on the document.

1. I would need a marriage certificate of mine translated into English.

2. That document would need to be notarized?

What is the most efficient, quickest, foolproof way to do things?

Notaries in China (and quite a few other countries) are much more expensive than in the USA.  But, if you need a "notarized document", they pretty much operate the same way by applying stamps and seals of authenticity to documents and signatures.

Due to the expense, only get things notarized that the government or your employer tell you to get notarized.  Translations in China generally must be done my a certified translator and this is usually an English to Chinese translation.  I don't think a Chinese company would need an English copy of your marriage certificate or any other document issued by the Chinese government.  If you need that marriage certificate for some purpose in the USA, see what the US rules are for translations and certifications.

If you require translation and/or notarization, ask the person who tells you that it's needed to recommend a local translation company or notary.