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Apostille Convention member (effective 1983-07-29)
Norway Document Authentication Guide
Submitting a Korean document to Norway?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Norwegian agency information.
Quick summary — Convention effective since 1983 → submission possible with apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1983-05-30 · entry into force 1983-07-29 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Norway?
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)
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 Norway
How should you prepare Korean documents for submission to Norway? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Norway
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.
Documents Brought From Norway to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Norway to Korea, it must go through the Norwegian issuing agency.
County Governor's Office (Statsforvalteren) & Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway's apostille issuance is regionally decentralized — the County Governor's Office (Statsforvalteren) covering the region where the document was issued handles most apostilles. Certain designated document types are handled by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Whether an e-apostille is offered was not confirmed in official materials and requires confirmation.
Translation Practice
Norway is generally known to have a "state-authorized translator (statsautorisert translatør)" system certified through examination by the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), but the current exact operating body and procedure were not confirmed from a primary source and require confirmation.
Norway Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Norwegian government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
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 Norway need an apostille?
Norway has been an Apostille Convention member since July 29, 1983, 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 Norwegian documents?
The County Governor's Office (Statsforvalteren) covering the region where the document was issued handles most cases, while certain designated document types are processed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How should I handle translation?
A state-authorized translator system is generally known to exist, but the current exact operating method requires confirmation, so please contact the receiving institution directly.
How much does it cost?
Fees may differ by regional County Governor's Office, so we do not provide a confirmed official 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.
