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Death certificate translation for use in China

a death certificate issued abroad · estate and inheritance in China

¥60Certified electronic file within 0.5–1 working day of payment.

When is this translation needed?

A death certificate issued abroad is used in China for estate and inheritance matters, for pension and insurance claims and for changes to a household register, and has to be submitted with a Chinese translation. We translate the certificate as issued and stamp it with our bilingual translation seal and a copy of our business licence.

Price

ItemPrice
a death certificate issued abroad¥60
Stamped paper copy by post (optional)¥8 printing & stamping · shipping paid to courier

Every order includes our translation seal and a copy of our business licence, at no extra charge. Printed copies also carry a cross-page seal.

Price depends on the language of the original document, not on the language of this page: English original ¥60 · French, German, Japanese, Korean or Russian original ¥90 · the other 18 languages ¥110. Pick the language of your document when you order.

What to check before you order

How it works

  1. UploadA photo, PDF or Word file of your document
  2. Pay onlineWeChat Pay and Alipay
  3. Receive the fileStamped electronic file in 0.5–1 working day for up to 3 pages; longer documents usually 1–2 days
  4. Optional paper copyStamped paper copy by SF Express (¥8 for printing & stamping by hand; pay shipping to the courier on receipt)

Who accepts our translations?

Police stations and exit-entry bureaus in Beijing, Shenzhen and many other cities, many consulates, USCIS and UKVI routinely accept our stamped translations. Some authorities only take certain translations: some districts of Shanghai (Xuhui is one we know of) require a translation from a Shanghai-based agency, and the Guangzhou exit-entry bureau requires notarised translations. Rules vary and change — confirm with your authority before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

How fast will I get it?

Within 3 pages: an electronic file in 0.5–1 working day. 4+ pages: usually 1–2 days. In a hurry? Message us on WeChat right after uploading.

Is it stamped? Do I get the business licence?

Every order includes our translation seal and a copy of the business licence — no extra purchase, on both the digital file and any printed copy. Printed copies also carry a cross-page seal. Need the stamped paper copy posted? Tick “Stamped paper copy” at checkout — ¥8 covers printing & stamping by hand; pay shipping to the SF Express courier on receipt.

Which authorities accept it?

Police stations and exit-entry bureaus in Beijing, Shenzhen and many other cities, many consulates, USCIS and UKVI routinely accept our stamped translations. Some authorities only take certain translations: some districts of Shanghai (Xuhui is one we know of) require a translation from a Shanghai-based agency, and the Guangzhou exit-entry bureau requires notarised translations. Rules vary and change — confirm with your authority before ordering.

What is Apostille / authentication?

To use a U.S. certificate in China it often needs an Apostille from the Secretary of State. We translate the certificate and the Apostille together; choose the option that matches what your authority asks for.

What else should I provide?

For foreign→Chinese documents containing Chinese names, send us the names. For certified foreign degrees, send the Chinese major name. Always give an accurate email.

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