For immigration purposes, you need to obtain a notarial certificate of birth. Go to a notary public office and inform the notary that you require a birth notarial certificate for international use. They will provide you with a form, which you must take to the local police station where your household registration (hukou) is located to have it stamped by an officer. Then, take the stamped form back to the notary office to process the international notarial certificate. A complete international notarial certificate consists of: Chinese certificate + English translation + certificate of consistency between the Chinese and English versions. If you are immigrating to the United States, all three parts are required; for other countries, the certificate of consistency may not be mandatory. You must visit a notary office qualified to handle international notarial services to process your birth notarization.
Notarization Sample (For reference only; requirements may vary slightly by notary office):
Birth Notarization
(2008) L.Q.Z.W.Z. No. 44586
This is to certify that WANG Yu, female, was born on July 12, 1977, in Qingdao, Shandong Province. WANG Yu's father is WANG **, and WANG Yu's mother is ZHANG **.
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Shinan District Notary Public Office, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
Notary Public
April 5, 2008
Translation
Notarial Certificate
(2008)L.Q.Z.W.Z.NO.44586
This is to certify that WANG Yu, female, was born on July 12,1977 in Qingdao,Shandong. Her father is WANG
** and her mother is ZHANG **.
Shandong Qingdao Shinan District Notary Public Office
The People's Republic of China
(Sealed)
Notary Public:
(Sealed)
Dated: April 5,2008
Documents to be submitted:
1. Copies of the applicant's identity documents, resident identity card, household registration book (hukou), and passport. If the applicant's household registration has been cancelled, a certificate of household registration records issued by the local public security police station of the original residence must be submitted;
2. The applicant's birth certificate. The applicant may provide the birth certificate issued by the hospital at the time of birth, or the household registration book showing the applicant with their parents, or a certificate of relationship with parents (stating parents' names) issued by the personnel department of the applicant's workplace, or a relationship certificate issued by the personnel department of the parents' workplace, or a relationship certificate issued by the local police station where the household registration is located, or a relationship certificate issued by the sub-district office, or an adoption certificate. For students, a relationship certificate issued by the school may be provided. Except for the birth certificate and the household registration book showing the applicant with their parents, requirements for other certificates vary by notary office; it is recommended to call and consult before preparing the relevant documents.
3. The applicant should provide three recent large one-inch photos (if heading to the United States, four photos are required; either color or black and white is acceptable).
4. If the applicant cannot come to the notary office in person, they may entrust a friend or relative to handle it on their behalf; the authorized person must provide their own identity document. If the applicant resides abroad and cannot come in person, they must provide the original power of attorney, a copy of their identity document, and a written application. The written application must detail their date of birth, place of birth, names of biological parents, date of departure from the country, the jurisdiction of the police station, and the name of the person entrusted to handle the matter.
5. Please check that the names of your parents and yourself are correct, especially ensuring there are no spelling errors in the Pinyin of the names.