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Apostille Convention member (effective 2006-12-29)
Document Authentication Guide for Denmark
Submitting Korean documents to Denmark?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Danish official-institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention effective since 2006 → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 2006-10-30 · entry into force 2006-12-29 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Denmark?
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 (the 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 or graduated from (for the Degree Certificate) / National Police Agency (for the Certificate of Criminal Record)
Corporate & Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry Office (for the Certificate of Corporate Registration) / National Tax Service (for the Business Registration Certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Denmark
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Denmark? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Denmark
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the list below is a representative reference and not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
The Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment & Immigration
The Certificate of Criminal Record and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
The Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business & Corporate
The Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Denmark to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Denmark to Korea, it must first go through the Danish issuing agency.
MFA Legalisation Office
The Legalisation Office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet) is Denmark's apostille-issuing agency. Digitally signed electronic documents can be issued an e-apostille through the Ministry's webshop (dys.um.dk), but official guidance explicitly states that, since an e-apostille is an electronic form without a physical signature or seal, you should check in advance whether the receiving institution will accept it.
Translation Practice
It is reported that Denmark's state-authorized translator (translatør) certification system has been abolished, but the exact date of abolition and the current legal status need confirmation; a private translators' association (DACTI) is used for voluntary certification.
Danish Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Danish government and related official institutions. Please check the latest guidance before actual submission.
Please always re-verify the exact filing 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 Denmark require an apostille?
Denmark has been a member of the Apostille Convention since December 29, 2006, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do I get an apostille for Danish documents?
The MFA Legalisation Office handles this, and digitally signed electronic documents can also be issued an e-apostille through the Ministry's webshop.
How should translation be handled?
The exact current legal status of the state-authorized translator system needs confirmation; certified translations through a private association are also in use. Please check the required standards directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
Per the official MFA webshop, the fee is confirmed to be 250 DKK per document, but this may change, so please always re-verify on the official site. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I have multiple documents handled at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
