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Guide to Korean apostrophes
A Korean apostille is a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Overseas Korean Affairs or the Minister of Justice to verify the authenticity of Korean official documents submitted to countries that have signed the “Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Authentication of Foreign Official Documents” (the “Apostille Convention”).
This refers to having official documents issued in Korea authenticated for use in a foreign country.
Types of official documents that qualify for a Korean Apostille
- Documents issued by a state or municipality (an organization entrusted with state or municipal affairs)
- Notarized documents
- A transcript or draft of the trial transcript or judgment.
- Documents prepared in an official capacity by national and local governments other than the Ministry of Justice and its agencies (public prosecutors’ offices)
- Documents prepared in an official capacity by organizations entrusted with state and municipal affairs
- A transcript or draft of the trial transcript or judgment.
- Documents prepared in an official capacity by the Department of Justice or any of its agencies (including the Office of the Public Defender)
- Notarized documents
- A transcript or draft of a trial transcript or transcript of a trial that is preserved by the Department of Justice or its agencies.
Documents required to apply for an apostille
Documents required for application
- Application
- Power of Attorney
- Documents for which you want an apostille issued
- Documents issued by a country or municipality
- Documents for viewing are not valid and must be issued for submission
- Identification documents
| Apply for yourself | Proxy (family, friend, agency, employee) | |
| Personal Documents | ID, such as social security card, driver’s license, passport, etc. | Applicant ID, agent ID, power of attorney |
| Company Documents | Company representative ID, business license |
Proxy ID, business license, original seal certificate, original power of attorney (with seal stamp) *If the original seal certificate and power of attorney are not available, the application nameplate and seal stamp can be substituted. |
*Apostille from the Ministry of Justice (notarized document) required for representatives of a legal entity, business license, and corporate seal
How long does an apostille take?
- In-person intake
- 0900-1430: Same-day issuance
- After 1430 or more than 10: Next day delivery
- Proxy: Next day delivery
- By mail: 7-10 days
Contact an Apostille in Korea
Provide samples for accurate documentation
- 외국인 투자신고
- 외국환 거래은행 지정신청
- 정관 작성 서비스
- 취임승낙서 작성 서비스
- 법인설립 등기
- 사업자등록증 발급
- 외투기업등록증 발급
- 은행계좌개설
- 비자발급
- 세무대행
