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Mongolia Document Authentication Guide

Submitting a Korean document to Mongolia?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Mongolian agency information.

Quick summary — Convention effective since 2009 → submission possible with apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.

HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2009-04-02 · entry into force 2009-12-31 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

What documents are you submitting to Mongolia?

Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official government, court, or public-institution sites.

Personal & Family

Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate

Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town office handling 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)

Gov.kr (Official)

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/URLs are current as of the time checked and may change. Please verify with the relevant agency for the latest information.

Authentication Process for Submission to Mongolia

How should you prepare Korean documents for submission to Mongolia? The basic flow is as follows.

① Obtain document→ ② Notarization if a private document→ ③ Check if Mongolian translation is needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to the Mongolian receiving institution
Since the Convention took effect in 2009, Mongolia uses the single apostille procedure. No separate consular authentication or embassy legalization is required.

Guide by Purpose of Submission to Mongolia

Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is a representative reference only, not a definitive guide.

Study Abroad

Degree certificates and transcripts are confirmed to be used in a majority of actual cases.

Employment

Criminal record certificates and degree certificates are confirmed to be used in a majority of actual cases.

International Marriage

Marriage relation and family relation certificates are confirmed to be used in a majority of actual cases.

Business / Corporate

Certificate of corporate registration and business registration certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.

We do not assert that "submission to Mongolia always requires a specific fixed set of documents." Exact requirements vary by receiving institution, so please always confirm with that institution directly.

Documents Brought From Mongolia to Korea

If you are submitting a document issued in Mongolia to Korea, it must go through the Mongolian issuing agency.

Mongolia MFA Consular Department

Mongolia is understood to issue apostilles through the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The exact application procedure requires confirmation.

Mongolian Embassy in Korea

Some procedures such as translation notarization may be supported by the Mongolian Embassy in Korea, but the apostille itself is issued in Mongolia.

Official Korean-language guidance on Mongolia is limited. The latest procedures, fees, and processing times must be individually confirmed (confirmation needed).

Mongolia Official Agencies

The links below are guidance from the Mongolian government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongoliamfa.gov.mn
Korean Embassy in Mongoliaoverseas.mofa.go.kr
Korea MOFA Apostilleapostille.go.kr
HCCH Status TableOfficial guidance

Please re-confirm the exact application method, required documents, and fees directly at the official sites above.

How Vision ApoKorea Can Help

Finding it difficult to prepare on your own? From issuing documents to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the necessary procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a document submitted to Mongolia need an apostille?

Mongolia has been an Apostille Convention member since December 31, 2009, so a Korean public document meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.

Where do I get an apostille for Mongolian documents?

Understood to be issued through the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the exact procedure requires individual confirmation.

How long does processing take?

Processing time varies by document type, whether translation is needed, and quantity, so we cannot give a fixed timeframe. We provide individual guidance 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.

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