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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1966-10-04)
Lesotho Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Lesotho?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Lesotho agency information.
Quick summary — Lesotho confirmed its status as a Convention party through succession on 1972-04-24. HCCH materials list the Convention's effective date as 1966-10-04, earlier than the succession date — a procedural feature from continuity of colonial-era treaty application, carrying no separate political meaning. Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 1972-04-24 · entry into force 1966-10-04 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Lesotho?
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 Lesotho
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Lesotho? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Lesotho
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 Lesotho for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Lesotho to a Korean agency, it must first go through an apostille from Lesotho's competent authorities.
Lesotho's competent authorities — Attorney-General, Permanent Secretary of each ministry, Registrar of the High Court, Resident Magistrate (Magistrate of the First Class), and other persons designated in the Gazette
Fees, e-Apostille, and the translation certification system were not confirmed during this research — please contact the competent authority for the latest information.
Lesotho Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official Lesotho-related 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 Lesotho need an apostille?
Lesotho confirmed its status as a Convention party through succession on 1972-04-24. HCCH materials list the Convention's effective date as 1966-10-04, earlier than the succession date — this is a procedural feature reflecting continuity of treaty application from the colonial era, and carries no separate political meaning.
Where do I get an apostille for Lesotho-related documents?
The competent authorities are confirmed to be the Attorney-General, Permanent Secretaries of ministries, the Registrar of the High Court, and Resident Magistrates, among others. Detailed application procedures need confirmation, so please contact the competent authority.
How should I arrange translation?
The translation certification system was not confirmed, so please confirm 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.
