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Apostille Convention member (effective 2016-08-14)
Brazil Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Brazil?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Brazil agency information.
3-second summary — Brazil joined the Apostille Convention effective 2016-08-14. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents; the order of translation versus apostille can vary, so please confirm in advance.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2015-12-02 · entry into force 2016-08-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Brazil?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and certification notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Certificate of Marriage Relations
Issuing agency — Courts of the Republic of Korea (the city/district/town/township office handling family relations registration)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate & Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of verification and may change.
Certification Process for Submission to Brazil
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Brazil? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Brazil
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
A certificate of marriage relations or family relations may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
A criminal record certificate or degree certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate or transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business / Corporate
A certified copy of the corporate register or business registration certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Brazil to Korea
Competent authorities — local notary offices (cartório/tabelionato) under rules set by the National Council of Justice (CNJ); court and administrative documents are handled via the regional Corregedoria, while other documents go through the local cartório
Since 2017, an e-apostille system exists for electronically-issued original documents, though its exact scope needs verification.
Brazil Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can guide you through and handle every step of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Brazil require an apostille?
Yes. Brazil joined the Apostille Convention effective 2016-08-14, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
Which agency issues the apostille in Brazil?
Local notary offices (cartórios) authorized under the National Council of Justice (CNJ).
Do I need a sworn translator?
Brazil often requires a tradutor juramentado registered with the Junta Comercial. Confirm the exact requirement and the order of translation/apostille with your receiving institution.
