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Apostille Convention member (effective 1996-01-30)
Latvia Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Latvia?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Latvia agency information.
Quick summary — Acceded to the Convention in 1995 (effective 1996) → submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1995-05-11 · entry into force 1996-01-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Latvia?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and certification 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 (Si/Gu/Eup/Myeon offices that manage family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education / Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — The school you attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate / Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (certificate of corporate registration) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Certification Process for Submission to Latvia
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Latvia? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Latvia
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative references only and not a definitive list.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Employment / Relocation
Criminal Record Certificate and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Business / Corporate
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Documents from Latvia for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Latvia to a Korean agency, it must first go through Latvia's issuing authorities.
Issuing agency
Latvia's apostilles are confirmed to be issued by sworn notaries (zvērināti notāri), overseen by the Latvian Council of Sworn Notaries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department is known to play a verification role rather than issuance, but the exact scope of jurisdiction needs confirmation.
e-Apostille / translation / fees
Whether e-Apostille is implemented, the registered sworn-translator system, and fees were not confirmed during this research and need checking.
Latvia Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from Latvia's government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees directly on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
If handling this yourself is difficult, Vision ApoKorea can check and carry out the required procedures — from document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents for Latvia need an apostille?
Latvia acceded to the Convention on 1995-05-11 (effective 1996-01-30). Korean public documents that meet Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Latvia-related documents?
Apostilles are confirmed to be issued by sworn notaries (zvērināti notāri), overseen by the Latvian Council of Sworn Notaries. However, the exact scope of jurisdiction needs confirmation.
How should I arrange translation?
The registered sworn-translator system was not confirmed, so please confirm the exact requirements directly with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we cannot provide an exact amount. You can 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.
