In line with international practice and consular practice in China, the purpose of legalization (consular authentication) is to ensure that notarial deeds issued in one country can be acknowledged by relevant authorities in another country, and the deeds can have its due legal effect, which shall not be affected by doubts on the authenticity of the seal or signature on the deeds.

The Chinese Embassy is responsible for legalizing notarial deeds and other documents that have been duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cyprus. All notarial deeds and other documents issued in Cyprus need to be legalized for intended use in China.