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Apostille Convention member (effective 2005-04-30)
Cook Islands Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Cook Islands?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Cook Islands agency information.
3-second summary — The Cook Islands acceded to the Apostille Convention on 2004-07-13, effective 2005-04-30. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2004-07-13 · entry into force 2005-04-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Cook Islands?
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 Cook Islands
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Cook Islands? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Cook Islands
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 the Cook Islands to Korea
Competent authority — Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; fee confirmed at NZ$20 per document
The status of an electronic apostille system and translation certification requirements are unconfirmed.
Cook Islands Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Cook Islands require an apostille?
Yes. The Cook Islands acceded to the Apostille Convention effective 2005-04-30, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
How much does the apostille cost?
Confirmed at NZ$20 per document via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
