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Apostille Convention member (effective 2001-09-30)
Estonia Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Estonia?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Estonian agency information.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 2001 → can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents need notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2000-12-11 · entry into force 2001-09-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Estonia?
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 Estonia
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Estonia? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Estonia
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 Estonia to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Estonia to Korea, it must first go through the relevant Estonian issuing agency.
Issuing Agency & Electronic Apostille
Since 2010, Notaries have handled apostille issuance, overseen by the Estonian Chamber of Notaries (Notarite Koda) and supervised by the Ministry of Justice, as confirmed. An e-Register electronic registration system that can process both paper and electronic apostilles is confirmed to be in operation.
Fee & Translation
The fee is reported as 27.71 EUR according to HCCH data, but this is information as of the HCCH source, and the current fee must be reconfirmed at notar.ee. Whether a separate certified-translation registration system exists needs confirmation.
Official Estonian Institutions
The links below are official information from institutions related to Estonia. Please confirm the latest guidance before actually submitting documents.
Please reconfirm the exact procedures, required documents, and fees on the official sites above before submission.
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
Does a document submitted to Estonia require an apostille?
Estonia has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2001-09-30, so a public document that meets the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille only, without consular authentication.
Where do I get an apostille for an Estonian document?
Since 2010, Notaries have issued apostilles, overseen by the Estonian Chamber of Notaries (Notarite Koda) and supervised by the Ministry of Justice. Electronic apostilles are also available through the e-Register electronic registration system.
How should I handle translation?
Whether a separate certified-translation registration system exists needs confirmation, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
The fee is reported as 27.71 EUR according to HCCH data, but the current fee should be reconfirmed at notar.ee. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can have multiple documents processed together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
