Authentication of signatures and official seals of ROC embassies and consulates, representative offices, offices or other agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in foreign countries
Requirements for authentication of signatures and official seals of ROC embassies and consulates, representative offices, offices or other agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in foreign countries（hereinafter referred to as “Overseas Missions”）:
- Original documents verified by the ROC Overseas Missions
- One supplementary copy of each document for BOCA or MOFA branch offices' records
- Applicants or their agents required to present original identification papers
The fee for this service is as follows:
- Fee for the authentication of each original document is NT$400, of each copy document is NT$200.
- Extra charge of 24-hour expedited service will apply to NT$200 or NT$100 for each original or copy document.
Document Authentication Services
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) and MOFA's branch offices are responsible for the provision of authentication services to ROC citizens and foreign nationals for documents related to ROC private business, government affairs and/or other matters.
Document authentication services include authentication of:
- Documents issued by ROC entities/individuals and certified by a notary public for overseas use;
- Signatures and official seals issued by ROC embassies and consulates, representative offices, offices or other agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in foreign countries;
- Signatures and official seals issued by foreign embassies, consulates, representative offices in ROC (Taiwan).
Authentication of signatures and official seals of foreign embassies, consulates, representative offices, stationed in ROC (Taiwan)
Requirements for the authentication of foreign documents (these requirements may vary depending on the nature and purpose of the documents):
- Original documents issued by related foreign embassies, consulates, representative offices stationed in the ROC
- One supplementary copy of each document for BOCA or MOFA branch offices' records
- Applicants and their agents required to present original identification papers
The fee for this service is as follows:
- Fee for the authentication of each original document is NT$400, of each copy document is NT$200.
- Extra charge for 24-hour expedited service will apply to NT$200 or NT$100 for each original or copy document.
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