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Apostille Convention member (effective 1992-08-14)
Marshall Islands Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to the Marshall Islands?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Marshall Islands agency information.
Quick summary — Acceded in 1991, Convention effective 1992 → submission possible with apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1991-11-18 · entry into force 1992-08-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to the Marshall Islands?
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 the Marshall Islands
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to the Marshall Islands? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to the Marshall Islands
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.
Ship / Corporate Registration
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed. The Marshall Islands is also used as a maritime registry, so document requirements for related matters should be confirmed separately with the relevant agency.
Documents from the Marshall Islands for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in the Marshall Islands to a Korean agency, it must first go through the Marshall Islands' issuing authority.
Issuing agencies
Multiple agencies are confirmed to hold apostille-issuing authority in the Marshall Islands, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General, the Clerk of the High Court, the corporate registry agency, and the maritime administration. The responsible agency may vary depending on the document type, so the exact office should be confirmed.
e-Apostille / translation / fee
Whether an e-Apostille system operates, the translation certification system, and the fee were not confirmed in this research.
Marshall Islands Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official Marshall Islands-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 the Marshall Islands need an apostille?
The Marshall Islands acceded on 1991-11-18 and the Convention took effect on 1992-08-14, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Marshall Islands-related documents?
Multiple agencies — including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General, the Clerk of the High Court, the corporate registry agency, and the maritime administration — are confirmed to hold issuing authority, but the exact receiving office per document type requires confirmation.
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 data 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.
