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What materials should be submitted when applying for recognition and enforcement of effective judgments or rulings of foreign courts-- FAQ 1 on International and Interregional Judicial Assistance in Commercial Cases Involving Foreign Affairs

by the Fourth Intermediate Court of Beijing

August 18, 2023

Answer: If the applicant applies to thecourt for recognition and enforcement of legally effective judgments or rulings made by foreign courts, they shall submit:
(1) The application form is in duplicate.The application should clearly state the applicant's basic information, request and reasons, as well as the situation of the parties being summoned and responding to the lawsuit;
(2) Notarized and certified original orcertified true copies of court judgments and rulings, as well as Chinese translations;
(3) If the court's judgment or ruling is adefault judgment or ruling, the applicant shall submit proof of the legal summons and response to the lawsuit at the same time, unless the judgment or ruling has clearly stated this.
At the same time, it should be noted thatinternational treaties that China has signed or participated in have provisions for submitting documents, which shall be handled in accordance with the regulations.