Q: I would like to seek guidance on a few questions regarding the application for a certificate of no criminal record in China.

• Regarding the authorization letter, is there a specific required template that we must follow, or can it be self-prepared?
• Does the authorized person need to be a resident of Shanghai, or can I appoint a law firm or legal representative?
• According to the authority’s guidance, the document must be notarized and translated by the local notary public office. Do you have more details on this requirement?

A: Please find below the responses to your questions:

1. There is no standard template for the Letter of Authorization, but it must clearly state the information of both the principal and the authorized person.

2. The authorized person may be either a Chinese citizen or a foreign national residing in Shanghai.

3. The certificate of no criminal record must be notarized and translated in Shanghai before submission, and the local notary public office can provide translation services.

Source: Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security