Power of Attorney for China: A Practical Guide

用于中国的授权委托书：实用指南

A power of attorney (授权委托书) lets someone act for you in China, for a property sale, a bank matter, or a legal case, without you traveling. A U.S. one only works if it is prepared correctly.

授权委托书可让他人在中国代您办理房产买卖、银行事务或法律案件，而无需您亲自前往。美国出具的委托书只有在正确准备后才有效。

What makes a U.S. power of attorney valid in China

美国委托书在中国有效的条件

It must be notarized correctly, apostilled, and accompanied by a certified Chinese translation. Since November 2023 the apostille replaces the old consular-legalization step.

它必须正确公证、完成海牙认证，并附有专业中文翻译。自2023年11月起，海牙认证取代了旧的领事认证步骤。

Common uses

常见用途

Selling or buying property, banking authority, and legal representation. We prepare the document to match the exact use and destination.

房产买卖、银行授权和法律代理。我们会根据具体用途和目的地准备文件。