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Apostille Convention member (effective 1995-08-14)
Mexico Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Mexico?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Mexico agency information.
Quick summary — Convention effective since 1995 → submission possible with apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1994-12-01 · entry into force 1995-08-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Mexico?
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 Mexico
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Mexico? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Mexico
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative references only and not a definitive list.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript are confirmed to be used in many actual cases.
Employment
Criminal Record Certificate and Degree Certificate are confirmed to be used in many actual cases.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate are confirmed to be used in many actual cases.
Business / Corporate (Local Entry)
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate are confirmed to be used in many actual cases.
Documents from Mexico for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Mexico to a Korean agency, it must first go through Mexico's issuing authority.
Federal (SEGOB) / State Documents (Individual Governments)
Documents issued by the federal government are apostilled by the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB), while documents such as birth and marriage certificates issued by each of the 32 states are apostilled individually by that state government — a decentralized structure.
Expanded e-Apostille (QR Code) Adoption
Since around 2025, a QR-code-based electronic verification method has been adopted in some regions. The exact verification portal and fee should be confirmed.
Mexico Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official Mexico-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 Mexico need an apostille?
Mexico has been an Apostille Convention member since August 14, 1995, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Mexico-related documents?
Federal documents are apostilled by the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB), while documents issued by each state are apostilled individually by that state government.
How long does processing take?
Processing time varies by document type, translation needs, and quantity, so we cannot provide a fixed timeframe. We will provide an individual estimate after reviewing your documents.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation fees, notarization fees, and agency fees are all separate and vary by document and quantity. 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.
Is translation required?
Most receiving agencies in Mexico require Spanish translation, and translation by a certified translator (perito traductor) is often required. Exact requirements should be confirmed with the individual receiving agency.
