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Apostille Convention Member (effective 1978-08-14)
Israel Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Israel?
Check issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Israel institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention took effect in 1978 → submission with apostille alone is possible (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1977-11-11 · entry into force 1978-08-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Israel?
Tap a document to check 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 (city/county/town/district office handling family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing Agency — School attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate & Business
Corporate Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry office (corporate registration certificate) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official institution names and URLs are current as of the time of verification and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Israel
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Israel? Here is the basic flow.
Israel Submission Guide by Purpose
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only and not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
Criminal Record Certificate and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Business / Corporate
Corporate Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Documents Issued in Israel for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Israel to Korea, it must first go through Israel's issuing agency.
Issuing Agencies
Depending on document type, apostilles are confirmed to be handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, the registrar's offices of the Magistrates' Courts, and officials appointed by the Minister of Justice under the Notaries Law 1976, as well as the Ministry of Justice's Department of Licensing of Notaries.
Electronic Apostille / Fees / Translation
An electronic apostille is mentioned in connection with the Department of Licensing of Notaries, but whether it is actually operational is under confirmation — please check with the relevant authority for the latest information. Fees and a certified-translator system were also not confirmed in this research.
Official Israel Institutions
The links below are guidance from international organizations related to Israel and Korean official institutions. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please always verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you check and complete the necessary procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Israel require an apostille?
Israel has been an Apostille Convention member since 1978-08-14, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for an Israeli document?
It is confirmed to be handled separately by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Magistrates' Courts registrar's offices, and the Ministry of Justice's Department of Licensing of Notaries, depending on document type, but the detailed application procedure is under confirmation — please check with the relevant authority for the latest information.
Is an electronic apostille available?
An electronic apostille is mentioned in connection with the Department of Licensing of Notaries, but whether it is actually operational was not confirmed and is under confirmation.
How much does it cost?
Official fee data was not confirmed, so an exact amount is not provided. Please request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
