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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1991-11-17)

North Macedonia Document Authentication Guide

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

Quick summary — Joined 1993 (effective 1991, by succession from former Yugoslavia) → submission possible with apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.

HCCH official status — Succession declared 1993-09-20 · entry into force 1991-11-17 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

What documents are you submitting to North Macedonia?

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 North Macedonia

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

① Obtain document→ ② Notarization if a private document→ ③ Check if Macedonian translation is needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to the North Macedonian receiving institution

North Macedonia is a Convention member using the single apostille procedure. No separate consular authentication or embassy legalization is required.

Guide by Purpose of Submission to North Macedonia

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

International Marriage

Marriage relation and family relation certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.

Employment / Relocation

Criminal record certificates and degree certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.

Study Abroad

Degree certificates and transcripts may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.

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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia to Korea

If you are submitting a document issued in North Macedonia to Korea, it must go through the North Macedonian issuing agency.

Issuing Agency

Since a 1997-08-11 designation, the Ministry of Justice and 27 first-instance courts nationwide are confirmed to jointly issue apostilles, divided by document type.

E-Apostille, Translation & Fees

Whether an e-apostille is in operation, the certified-translator registration system, and fee information were not confirmed during this research (official materials also state that no fee information is available).

The issuing agency has been confirmed, but the exact division of jurisdiction by document type and the fee/translation systems require confirmation — please re-verify the exact procedure through official guidance.

North Macedonia Official Agencies

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

Korean Embassy in North Macedoniaoverseas.mofa.go.kr/mk-ko/index.do

Korea MOFA Apostillewww.apostille.go.kr/index.do

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

How Vision ApoKorea Can Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a document submitted to North Macedonia need an apostille?

North Macedonia joined the Apostille Convention on 1993-09-20 (effective 1991-11-17, by succession from the former Yugoslavia), 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 North Macedonian documents?

Since a 1997-08-11 designation, the Ministry of Justice and 27 first-instance courts nationwide issue apostilles, divided by document type.

How should I handle translation?

A translation certification system was not confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.

How much does it cost?

Official materials also state that no fee information is available, so we do not provide a specific 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.