Non-Existence of Record · China
Non-Existence of Record Apostille for China
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Non-Existence of Record in China — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
China accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Non-Existence of Record needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Chinese translation required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 7 November 2023
- Issuing authority
- US Department of State / Social Security Administration
- Translation
- Certified Chinese translation required.
Is China a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for China since 7 November 2023, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in China with no embassy step.
That date matters. Before 7 November 2023, U.S. documents for China had to go through embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.
The route to China
A Non-Existence of Record is issued by US Department of State / Social Security Administration, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For China, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to China for work permits, business registration, residence permits. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Non-Existence of Record
How to apostille a Certificate of Non-Existence of Record (CNR) — proof that a U.S.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your Non-Existence of Record yet, we can request it and prepare it for China in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for China
Certified Chinese translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Non-Existence of Record to China. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in China.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in China.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Non-Existence of Record for China — FAQ
Is China part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for China since 7 November 2023, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Non-Existence of Record for China?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Non-Existence of Record to China?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for China?
Certified Chinese translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the Non-Existence of Record for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for China in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most China orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Non-Existence of Record — full guide · All documents for China · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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