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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1978-11-03)
Dominica Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Dominica?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Dominica agency information.
Quick summary — Apostille Convention applies → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents need notarization first. Dominica became bound by the Convention through succession at independence in 1978, and deposited its own declaration of succession on 2002-10-22.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 2002-10-22 · entry into force 1978-11-03 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Dominica?
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 Dominica
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Dominica? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Dominica
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 Dominica to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Dominica to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Dominica issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Attorney General, the Solicitor General, the Registrar, and the Deputy Registrar are confirmed to hold apostille-issuing authority. However, the detailed application procedure and processing time were not verified in this review and need confirmation.
Electronic Apostille, Translation & Fees
Information on an electronic apostille system, a registered-translator system, and fees was not confirmed in this review.
Dominica Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the government of Dominica and related official institutions. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please recheck 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 Dominica need an apostille?
Dominica is a country covered by the Apostille Convention, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do Dominica documents get apostilled?
The Attorney General, the Solicitor General, the Registrar, and the Deputy Registrar are confirmed to hold apostille-issuing authority. The detailed application procedure needs confirmation.
How does translation work?
The translation certification system was not confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we cannot state an exact amount. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Can I have multiple documents handled at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.
