비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 2005-03-02)
Azerbaijan Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Azerbaijan?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Azerbaijani agency information.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 2005 → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2004-05-13 · entry into force 2005-03-02 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Azerbaijan?
Click a document to see the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official government, court, or public-institution sites.
Family & Personal
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing Agency — Korean courts (city/district/town office handling family registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Certificate of Criminal Record
Issuing Agency — The school attended/graduated from (Degree Certificate) / National Police Agency (Certificate of Criminal Record)
Corporate & Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry Office (Certificate of Corporate Registration) / National Tax Service (Business Registration Certificate)
Official agency names/URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Azerbaijan
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Azerbaijan? The basic flow is as follows.
Azerbaijan Guide by Purpose
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the below is a representative reference list, not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
Certificate of Criminal Record and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business & Corporate
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Issued in Azerbaijan for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Azerbaijan to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Azerbaijan issuing agency.
Issuing Agency by Document Type
The apostille-issuing agency in Azerbaijan is confirmed to vary by document type. The Ministry of Justice handles court, prosecutorial, notarial, and civil-registry documents; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (via ASAN Service Centers) handles all other documents; and documents drawn up in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Nakhchivan branch.
Electronic Apostille & Translation
Whether an electronic apostille is available and the details of the translation certification system have not been confirmed by official sources and require verification.
Azerbaijan Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Azerbaijan government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please reconfirm the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Find it hard to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Azerbaijan require an apostille?
Azerbaijan has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2005-03-02, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille only, with no consular authentication needed.
Where do I get an apostille for Azerbaijani documents?
The Ministry of Justice handles court/prosecutorial/notarial/civil-registry documents, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (via ASAN Service Centers) handles other documents, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Nakhchivan branch handles documents drawn up in Nakhchivan.
How should I handle translation?
The details of the translation certification system have not been confirmed, so please check with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
The fee is confirmed to be 10 AZN per the HCCH list of competent authorities, but it may vary by issuing agency, so please reconfirm. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
