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Apostille Convention member (effective 2011-12-14)
Costa Rica Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Costa Rica?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Costa Rica agency information.
3-second summary — Costa Rica joined the Apostille Convention effective 2011-12-14. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2011-04-06 · entry into force 2011-12-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Costa Rica?
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 Costa Rica
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Costa Rica? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Costa Rica
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 Costa Rica to Korea
Competent authority — the Authentications Department (Departamento de Autenticaciones) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto, MREC)
An authenticity-verification system exists; full online-issuance availability needs further verification. MREC maintains a roster of registered official translators, and using a registered translator is the standard process.
Costa Rica Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Costa Rica require an apostille?
Yes. Costa Rica joined the Apostille Convention effective 2011-12-14, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
Which agency issues the apostille?
The Authentications Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MREC).
Do I need a registered translator?
MREC maintains a roster of registered official translators, and using one is the standard process for Spanish translation.
