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Apostille Convention member (effective 1997-07-19)
Lithuania Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Lithuania?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Lithuania agency information.
Quick summary — Acceded to the Convention in 1996 (effective 1997) → submission possible with apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1996-11-05 · entry into force 1997-07-19 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Lithuania?
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 Lithuania
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Lithuania? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Lithuania
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 Lithuania for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Lithuania to a Korean agency, it must first go through Lithuania's issuing authority.
Issuing agency / fee
Since 2016-01-18, all notaries throughout Lithuania (members of the Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries) are confirmed to be able to issue apostilles. The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues apostilles only for documents issued by Lithuanian diplomatic missions abroad. The fee is confirmed to be €15.00 when issued by a notary, and €20.00 when issued by the Consular Department.
e-Apostille / translation
Whether e-Apostille has been implemented and the certified-translator registration system were not confirmed in this research and require further verification.
Lithuania Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official Lithuania-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 Lithuania need an apostille?
Lithuania acceded to the Convention on 1996-11-05 (effective 1997-07-19), so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Lithuania-related documents?
Since 2016-01-18, all notaries throughout Lithuania can issue apostilles, and documents issued by diplomatic missions abroad are handled by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How should I arrange translation?
The certified-translator registration system was not confirmed in this research, so please confirm the exact requirements directly with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
€15.00 when issued by a notary, €20.00 when issued by the Consular Department. 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.
