I am a foreigner, how can I change my name or transfer my ownership in China?

Overseas Chinese or foreign Chinese who inherit real estate in China shall go through the following procedures in accordance with relevant regulations:

1. It is necessary to apply to the notary office of the country of residence for a notarial certificate, which proves the applicant's occupation, address and kinship with the decedent. The notarial certificate must also be certified by the embassy or consulate of China in that country (except that the two countries are exempted from certification according to the consular treaty). Overseas Chinese and foreign Chinese who apply for notarization documents in countries that have not established diplomatic relations with China must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country and the embassies and consulates of third countries that have diplomatic relations with that country and China.

2. The applicant holds the above-mentioned certified notarial certificate, decedent's death certificate and will to go through the property inheritance formalities at the notary office where the property is located. After examining the relevant documents, the notary office shall issue a certificate of house inheritance if it considers that it conforms to Chinese laws. If the applicant is unable to handle the inheritance matters in China in person, he may entrust others to handle it on his behalf. An agent shall submit a power of attorney when handling property inheritance matters. The power of attorney shall specify the name, address and agency authority of the agent, and shall be signed and sealed by the principal. The power of attorney shall also be notarized and authenticated as required.

3. Overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese who have disputes over the inheritance of real estate in China may bring a lawsuit to the people's court where the real estate is located, and the people's court shall make a ruling according to law. According to the provisions of China's inheritance law, the law of the place where the real estate is located, that is, the law of China, applies to overseas Chinese or foreign Chinese who inherit the real estate in China.