An apostille is used specifically for authentication of public documents with the purpose of making them fully legally recognizable in a foreign country.

If the document will be used in a country party to The Hague Convention, apostille will usually be sufficient; otherwise, legalization may be required.

In Hong Kong, only the High Court can issue an apostille. But note that not all documents are eligible to be apostilled. Particularly, Apostille can be obtained on:

     — Public documents that bear the true signature of an official party; and

     — Documents signed by a notary public or a Commissioner of Oaths in Hong Kong.

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