Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public โ appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland โ provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for China. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to China, working there, buying property, or dealing with China authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan โ Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland โ provides the internationally recognised certification that China authorities require.
China acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023 โ a major change that simplifies the process significantly. Irish documents notarised by Hugh Phelan and apostilled by the Irish DFA are now accepted directly by Chinese authorities without Embassy legalisation. This benefits the large Chinese community in Cork and Irish businesses operating in China, with faster and cheaper document legalisation.
China IS a Hague Convention member โ Irish apostilles accepted directly.
Chinese universities, employers, property registries, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs all now accept Hague apostilles from Ireland. Notarised degree certificates, police clearances (ๆ ็ฏ็ฝช่ฎฐๅฝ่ฏๆ), and powers of attorney are the most common documents requested.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including China. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in China is: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) China. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct China authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (MondayโFriday, 9:00amโ5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
Yes. China joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023. Irish apostilles from the DFA on Hugh Phelan's notarised documents are now accepted by Chinese authorities.
Academic degrees, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, powers of attorney, and company documents.
Hugh Phelan notarises a certified copy. The Irish DFA apostilles it. The apostilled document is accepted by Chinese universities, employers, and government bodies.
Yes. With China's accession to the Hague Convention, Hugh Phelan's notarised and apostilled powers of attorney are accepted by Chinese notary offices and property registries.
Typically 1โ2 weeks: same-day notarisation + 3โ5 business days for the Irish DFA apostille.
Hugh Phelan โ same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
(021) 489 7134 Phelan SolicitorsContact Hugh Phelan at our Douglas, Cork office. Fast, professional, internationally recognised.