If apply by mail or by an agent, a photocopy of the passport or ID notarized by a notary public can be accepted.
If it's a R.O.C.(Taiwan) passport, its photocopy can be accepted without notarization.
If the applicant uses his/her Chinese name on the application, the applicant shall submit a valid passport or photo identification document bearing his/her Chinese name issued by the ROC(Taiwan) or a foreign government.
The document intends to be authenticated:
If the applicant is holding a valid ROC (Taiwan) passport or ID, the document can be sign in person by the applicant in front of the consular officer of TECOLA.
If apply by an agent, (1)a notarized Letter of Authorization prepared by the applicant and (2)the agent's photo I.D. are required.
Authentication Fee: $15 for each
Methods of Payment: Cash only.
How to Submit the Authentication Application
Counter Application (processing time:5 working days): by Online Appointment
Mail-in Application(processing time:1 month):
Please prepare all the requirements, a signed Mail Delivery Service Agreement,a USPS Priority Express Mail return envelope with sufficient postage and Register Online. Mail to : 4401 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
