Federal & State Background Checks
Criminal record checks and identity verification from the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, and other jurisdictions.
Documentation Services for 21+ Countries
Apostille &Document Authentication
15+
Years
21+
Countries
4.9/5
Trustpilot
2hr
Response
4.9 / 5 on Trustpilot
from 100+ verified reviews
“Hive Digital handled our entire batch of teacher background checks and apostille authentications for our China campus. Turnaround was fast, communication was excellent via WeCom, and every document arrived perfectly processed.”
James WhitfieldInternational School HR Director
Our Services
End-to-end document authentication and compliance support across Asia and beyond.
Document Apostille & Authentication
Hague Apostille certification, Embassy / Consulate legalization, and notarization for degrees, teaching certificates, marriage licenses, and corporate documents.
Local China PCC Reports (Police Clearance)
Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) from Public Security Bureau offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other Chinese cities.
Fingerprinting Solutions
Fast, convenient, and accurate fingerprinting solutions in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and other major cities across China.
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China Visa & Work Permit Assistance
End-to-end document preparation and guidance for China Z-Visa applications and Residence Permit documentation.
China Business Registration
From WFOE and JV setup to post-registration compliance, we help foreign companies establish a legal entity in China.
Ancillary Services
Back-office operational support — HR, payroll, finance, tax compliance, and office selection.
Trusted Worldwide
4.9 / 5on Trustpilot
“Hive Digital handled our entire batch of teacher background checks and apostille authentications for our China campus. Turnaround was fast, communication was excellent via WeCom, and every document arrived perfectly processed. Highly recommended.”
J
James Whitfield
International School HR Director
Four Steps to Compliance
From consultation to delivery — a seamless process
Step 1
Free Consultation
Share your destination country, document types, and timeline. We will map out the exact authentication path and provide a transparent, all-in quote.
Step 2
Document Collection
Send us your documents via secure courier or digital upload. We verify each file for completeness and flag any issues before submission.
Step 3
Authentication & Verification
We handle notarization, apostille, and embassy or consulate legalization — managing every step with tracked submissions and real-time status updates.
Step 4
Global Delivery
Your fully authenticated documents are delivered to you anywhere in the world via secure tracked courier — or collected in person from our Shanghai office.
Latest Insights
Regulatory intelligence and practical guides for crossborder document compliance.
Regulatory Intelligence
Strategic Compliance: Navigating Document Legalization for the China-Vietnam Corridor in 2026
Vietnam's accession to the Apostille Convention and the new Decree 219/2025/ND-CP reshape the document compliance landscape. Here's what HR teams need to know.
April 20268 min read
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Reducing FBI Check Turnaround: Channeler Strategies for Time-Critical Deployments
The FBI Identity History Summary Check is the longest-lead item in most mobility workflows. Here's how to compress 14 weeks into 3 using approved channelers.
March 2026Read
Document Guides
Obtaining China Police Clearance Certificates: A Complete Guide for Former Residents
If you lived in China and need a Police Clearance Certificate for immigration or employment, here's everything you need to know about the PSB process in 2026.
February 2026Read
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know about working with Hive Digital