Enforcement Rules of the Overseas Compatriot Identity Certification Act Article 18

Application for issuance of an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement under this Act should be lodged in person by the applicant himself/herself or his/her statutory representative or a delegated agent. When the application is lodged by an agent, the agent shall present a proof of identity document and the power of attorney.For an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate issued for the purpose of non-conscription administration, the aforementioned power of attorney for the agent shall be proceeded as follows:1.If made overseas, it shall be authenticated by the Embassies and Missions abroad;2.If made in Mainland China, it shall be authenticated by the institutions established or designated, or by the private organization authorized by the Executive Yuan;3.If made in Hong Kong or Macao, it shall be authenticated by the institution established or designated, or by the private organizations authorized by the Executive Yuan in Hong Kong or Macao;4.If made in the R.O.C. (TAIWAN), it shall be notarized by a notary public.