REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE OVERSEAS CONSULAR OFFICIALS Article 4
This English translation was last updated on 2001-04-23, but the Chinese text was amended on 2002-12-25. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
On the request of the parties concerned and other privy, Consular Officials may authenticate the following documents for use in the ROC only:(1). Wills lodged by overseas Chinese under the terms of Paragraph 2 of Article 1191 of the Civil Code;(2). Official and private documents under Article 2 of the Act;(3). Documents authenticated outside the ROC (hereinafter referred to as “foreign documents”). If documents to be authenticated fall under the category of those described in subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, Consular Officials should accept the application if it falls within the consular jurisdiction of neighboring offices in the same foreign country and there is no difficulty in verification. If the documents fall under the category of subparagraph 1 above, the parties concerned must apply to MOFA for verification of the signatures of Consular Officials and official seals when the documents are to be used in the ROC.