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Apostille Convention member (effective 2009-08-30)
Dominican Republic Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to the Dominican Republic?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Dominican Republic agency information.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 2009 → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents need notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2008-12-12 · entry into force 2009-08-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to the Dominican Republic?
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 the Dominican Republic
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to the Dominican Republic? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for the Dominican Republic
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 the Dominican Republic to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in the Dominican Republic to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Dominican Republic issuing agency.
Issuing Agency & Online Verification
The Directorate of Document Legalization (Dirección de Legalización de Documentos), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, MIREX), is confirmed to handle apostille matters. An online certificate lookup and verification system (servicios.mirex.gob.do) is confirmed to be available.
Fees & Translation
According to HCCH data, the fee is confirmed to be RD$620 (regular), RD$1,120 (VIP), and RD$720 (consular document). The translation certification system (whether there is a registered-translator system, etc.) was not verified in this review and needs confirmation.
Dominican Republic Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the government of the Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic need an apostille?
The Dominican Republic has been a party to the Apostille Convention since 2009-08-30, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do Dominican Republic documents get apostilled?
The Directorate of Document Legalization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) handles this, and an online lookup/verification system is also provided.
How does translation work?
The translation certification system was not verified in this review, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
According to HCCH data, the fee is RD$620 (regular), RD$1,120 (VIP), and RD$720 (consular document). 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.
