Notarize a US Power of Attorney from China Over Zoom
You're in China, the closing is next week, and the title company won't accept a Chinese notary. We notarize your POA in a private 30 minute Zoom session, US recognized. No consulate appointment, no plane ticket, no waiting weeks.
Why this is hard to DIY
- ! US title companies, county recorders, and banks reject Chinese 公证处 notarizations on US format POAs.
- ! A US consulate appointment usually books 3 to 6 weeks out and requires you to travel to one of four cities.
- ! A POA must be signed in real time while a US notary is watching. Signing in advance invalidates it.
- ! Most online notarization services do not work for people in mainland China. We run a private setup that does.
What you get for $499
- ✓ A scheduled 30 minute Zoom session with a US commissioned notary.
- ✓ Pre flight document review so the wording, signature blocks, and jurat language pass on the first try.
- ✓ A US recognized notarized document, ready in under 24 hours.
- ✓ A text thread with a real person until the title company confirms acceptance.
- ✓ Optional paper original couriered to your recipient, quoted up front.
To start, we just need:
- → A scanned draft of the POA, unsigned.
- → Name and email of the receiving party in the US (title company, attorney, bank).
- → Photo of your US passport.
- → Number of signers on the document.
- → Your filing or closing deadline.
Frequently asked
Will the US title company accept a POA notarized over Zoom? +
Yes. Remote online notarization is accepted nationwide by title companies, county recorders, and banks. The notarized document carries the same legal weight as one signed in person in front of a US notary. If your specific recipient wants the wet ink original, we courier that too.
Can I just use a Chinese notary (公证处) instead? +
For US real estate, no. US title companies require notarization by a US notary or US consular officer. A Chinese notary plus apostille is routinely rejected at closing.
How fast can you turn this around? +
Most cases are done within 24 hours from when you message us. Same day is often possible if you reach out before noon China time and your document is ready to go.
What if I am not in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenyang? +
It does not matter where in China you are. The Zoom session works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. No travel, no consulate.
Pricing
Flat $499 for one document and one signer covers the great majority of cases. Extra documents, extra signers, witnesses, or a paper original get one exact quote before you pay.
| What you need | Price |
|---|---|
| Base notarization 1 document, 1 signer, one Zoom session, notarized PDF in under 24 hours | $499 |
| Same day, asked after noon China time Only if a slot opens. Not guaranteed, no charge if we cannot | + $199 |
| Extra documents, extra signers, witnesses, paper original Tell us what you have and we quote it before you pay | Quoted |
What does the $499 cover? +
One document, one signer, one Zoom session of about 30 minutes, and your US recognized notarization. Pre flight document review is included.
What if I have more than one document, or more than one signer? +
Stack everything into the same Zoom session. Tell us how many documents and how many people sign, and we send you one exact total before you pay. No separate sessions needed.
Do I need a physical wet ink original mailed to my US recipient? +
Usually no. The notarized document is accepted nationwide by title companies and courts, and by banks and federal agencies. If your specific recipient demands the paper original, we courier one. We quote it up front, courier included, to any address in the US or China. About 5 days door to door.
Can you do it today? +
Sometimes. Notary slots run mornings China time. If you ask after noon and a slot opens, same day is an extra $199. We tell you within the hour whether it is possible, and there is no charge if it is not.
What if my recipient rejects the notarized document? +
If it gets rejected because of something we should have caught in pre flight review, we redo the notarization at no charge. If your recipient changes their requirements after the fact, we work with you on a fair fix.