What are apostille services?
Our apostille services ensure that our experts meticulously prepare your documents, handle the certification process, and deliver the final authenticated documents to you. Through this, clients can save time and effort while avoiding issues caused by incorrect applications. In cases where documents are required internationally, such as for global business, studying abroad, immigration, or overseas employment, you can efficiently complete the authentication process with our fast and effective apostille services.
Key Documents for Apostille Services
The primary documents for which apostille services are typically requested are essential for obtaining international recognition. Included are birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, diplomas, transcripts, business contracts, articles of incorporation, financial statements, medical examination reports, immunization records, visa applications, and criminal background checks. You can find more detailed information below, and these documents can gain legal recognition from institutions in various countries through apostille services. Simplify the complex authentication process with our apostille services.
Legal and official documents require apostille services to ensure their credibility and validity in international legal processes. These documents are primarily used in situations involving international legal disputes, immigration, marriage, and divorce.
· Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, adoption papers, court judgments, legal consents, citizenship certificates, nationality certificates, legal declarations, documents issued by public authorities, police-issued criminal record certificates, court notarized documents
For overseas education, employment, or academic credential verification, obtaining an apostille for educational documents is essential. This is necessary to obtain legal recognition of educational qualifications in the respective country.
· Degree certificates, transcripts, graduation certificates, enrollment certificates, educational qualifications, academic verification documents, certificates of completion, recommendation letters issued by educational institutions, documents related to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, scholarship award certificates
To ensure the credibility and validity of legal transactions in international business and commercial activities, apostille services are essential. This is primarily required during the establishment of overseas branches, contract signings, investments, and business expansion processes.
· Business registration certificate, articles of incorporation, commercial contracts, power of attorney, shareholder register, financial statements, company registration certificate, certificate of incorporation, tax certificate, investment agreement, property rights certificate, import/export license, financial transaction records
When submitting medical records to foreign medical or government institutions for medical services or visa issuance, apostille certification is required. This is essential for documents related to medical examinations primarily for overseas employment, education, or immigration.
· Vaccination certificates, health check-up reports, medical records, birth health records, hospital admission certificates, discharge certificates, hospital-issued medical certificates, doctor's notes, medical statements, prescription documents, and treatment records from medical institutions.
In the process of applying for immigration or a visa abroad, immigration authorities require documents authenticated with apostille services to verify an individual’s identity and qualifications. This ensures the international validity of essential documents in accordance with immigration laws.
· Visa applications, identity verification documents, family relationship certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, nationality certificates, divorce certificates, adoption-related documents, financial guarantee letters, criminal record certificates, employment visa applications, property ownership certificates, employment contracts.
In international real estate transactions or inheritance procedures, legal certification of property ownership and assets is essential, making apostille services indispensable. These documents serve as legal instruments to prevent disputes and clarify property ownership.
· Property ownership certificates, real estate sales contracts, inheritance certificates, wills, property appraisals, mortgage deeds, home purchase agreements, commercial real estate documents, tax payment certificates, bank statements, asset management powers of attorney
Apostille services process
Apostille services simplify the complex process of international document authentication, helping clients minimize the challenges of document preparation. When handling the process individually, one might encounter numerous trial-and-error situations while verifying each country’s requirements and preparing the appropriate documents. However, with our years of experience, we proactively address these issues to ensure a smooth certification process. Through this, clients can receive prompt and accurate services without document errors or delays.
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Document Submission and Review
We review the documents submitted by clients to determine if they require apostille certification. Ensuring the accuracy of documents and verifying that they meet submission requirements is crucial at this stage.
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Guidance and Preparation of Essential Documents
We provide guidance on the necessary document list and assist clients in ensuring that these documents are correctly prepared. In cases where notarization is required, we provide information on the relevant procedures to ensure that documents can be submitted in a fully notarized state.
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Application for Apostille Services
Upon receiving the prepared documents from our clients, we handle the application for apostille services on their behalf.
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Estimated Time and Progress Updates
We provide clients with regular updates on the estimated time frame and progress. Typically, obtaining apostille services takes about two days, with expedited processing available in certain cases.
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Final Document Delivery
Once the apostille services are completed, we securely deliver the authenticated documents to our clients. At this stage, the document with the apostille attached, along with the original document, is sent to the client.
Issuing Authorities and Procedures for Apostille Services
When obtaining apostille services in Korea, it is crucial to understand and prepare according to the type and nature of the document, as the issuing authority may vary. The Ministry of Justice and the Overseas Koreans Agency are the primary issuing authorities, and each organization provides apostille services for specific documents. However, foreign submission offices may occasionally request an apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In this case, it is essential to engage in thorough communication with the relevant foreign institution in advance to explain South Korea’s apostille issuance system and ensure that submission using the Ministry of Justice or Overseas Koreans Agency format is acceptable.
Apostille services provided by the Ministry of Justice
- Applicable Documents: Notarized documents, legal judgments, court records, and prosecution office documents, etc
- If the document is a certified translation, it will be issued with an apostille by the Ministry of Justice, even if the original document is a public document issued by national or local government authorities.
Overseas Koreans Agency apostille services
The Overseas Koreans Agency apostille services are designed for public documents issued by national and local governments, facilitating their legal recognition abroad. We primarily handle official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates, which are essential for processes like immigration, studying abroad, and visa applications.
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and overseas Korean registration certificates, etc.
- Public documents refer exclusively to those issued by national or local government entities, or by organizations authorized to perform governmental functions.
Countries that are signatories to the Apostille Convention
Middle East
Morocco, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Israel
Europe
Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Russia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Iceland, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Andorra, Albania, Estonia, United Kingdom, Austria, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Italy, Georgia, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Turkey, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary
Asia, Oceania
New Zealand, Niue, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mongolia, Vanuatu, Brunei, Samoa, Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, China (including Macau and Hong Kong), Cook Islands, Tajikistan, Tonga, Pakistan, Palau, Fiji, Philippines, South Korea
North America
The United States (including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico), Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean
Guyana, Guatemala, Grenada, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Mexico, Barbados, Bahamas, Venezuela, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Jamaica.
Africa
Namibia, South Africa, Liberia, Lesotho, Malawi, Botswana, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Eswatini, Cape Verde, Burundi, Tunisia
However, when submitting documents to countries not party to the Apostille Convention, consular authentication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required. For countries not party to the convention, the apostille system is not recognized, so it is essential to complete the consular authentication process through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before submission.
Processing Time for Apostille Services
Submit documents before 10 AM
If you submit your documents to our office before 10 AM, issuance can be completed the next day, provided all documents are in order. For clients seeking expedited processing, adhering to this timeline will ensure more prompt results.
Submit documents after 10 AM
If you submit your documents after 10 AM, it will take two business days from the date of submission for issuance.
Additionally, if there are any deficiencies in the documents, a request for correction may be issued, which could result in additional processing time. Proper preparation of documents is a crucial factor in preventing issuance delays.
Required Documentation for Apostille Services
To ensure a smooth application process for apostille services, it is crucial to accurately prepare the necessary documents. Please review the specific requirements for each category, as the necessary documents vary depending on the applicant’s status.
For detailed document submission requirements, please contact our company directly, and we will provide you with all the necessary information accurately.
Individual Applicant (Korean)
- Valid Identification: Copy of resident registration card or passport
- Consent for Personal Information: Draft and sign the consent form for the use of personal information
- Original document: Documents requiring apostille services
Individual Applicant (Foreigner)
- Valid Identification: Copy of passport or alien registration card
- Consent for Personal Information: Complete and sign the form to consent to the processing of personal information
- Original document: Documents requiring apostille services
Individual Entrepreneurs and Corporations
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate: Documents containing detailed business registration information
- Consent for Personal Information: Drafting forms that include the company seal and official stamp
- Original document: Business-related documents requiring apostille services
Fast and efficient apostille services
Do you require apostille services? Our expert team handles the complex authentication process on your behalf. We provide prompt and accurate assistance from document preparation to issuance, ensuring that we save your valuable time.
Actual examples of apostille services
Ministry of Justice apostille services
The Ministry of Justice issues apostille services for court, notary office, and other legally related documents. For example, documents that have received certified translations may also be applicable, and the Ministry of Justice provides a sticker form of authentication for such documents. This seal secures the front and back of the document to prevent tampering, ensuring its legal validity on an international scale.
Korean Expatriate Agency Apostille Services
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs primarily issues apostille services for administrative documents and state-issued papers such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs apostille services also seal the front and back of documents with stickers to prevent tampering, ensuring that the documents are recognized internationally. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs apostille is typically applied to documents issued by national or local governments, serving as an officially recognized certification method in countries that are part of the Apostille Convention.
Additional materials and reference information: Apostille Services
For more detailed information on the procedures and details related to apostille services, please refer to the materials below.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Apostille Services in South Korea : For more detailed information on the application methods and procedures related to apostille services, please visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
List of Countries Party to the Hague Apostille Convention: To view the list of countries that are part of the Apostille Convention, please refer to the Hague Convention website. On this page, you can find information about the countries where apostille services are applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Apostille Services
This section compiles frequently asked questions about apostille services. Apostille services are a crucial process for certifying the authenticity of public documents internationally, and many people have questions about the procedures and required documents. This Q&A section outlines the procedure, required documents, and processing time for apostille services, assisting clients in easily understanding and swiftly navigating the application process.
Not all documents are eligible for an apostille. The document must be a public document as defined by the Hague Convention. This means it must be issued by an official body or authority and bear an official seal and signature. Documents typically eligible for apostille certification include birth certificates, court records, and company documents.
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