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Saint Lucia Document Authentication Guide

Submitting Korean documents to Saint Lucia?
Check documents/issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Saint Lucia official information.

Quick Summary — Since the Convention took effect in 2002, → apostille submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.

HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2001-12-05 · entry into force 2002-07-31 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

Saint Lucia — Which Documents Are You Submitting?

Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and authentication notes. Official links are official sites of government, courts, or public institutions.

Personal & Family

Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate

Issuing Agency — Korean courts (city/district/town offices handling family register administration)

Family Register e-System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)

Education & Career

Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report

Issuing Agency — the school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)

Gov24 (Official)

Corporate & Business

Corporate Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate

Issuing Agency — the Registry Office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)

Official names/URLs are current as of the check date and may change.

Saint Lucia Authentication Process

How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Saint Lucia? The basic flow is as follows:

① Issue Document→ ② Notarize (if a private document)→ ③ Check Whether English Translation Is Needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to the Receiving Institution in Saint Lucia
Since the Convention took effect in 2002, Saint Lucia uses the apostille-only procedure. No separate consular confirmation or embassy legalization is required.

Saint Lucia — Guide by Purpose of Submission

Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.

International Marriage

Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

Employment & Immigration

Criminal Record Report and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

Study Abroad

Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

Business & Corporate

Corporate Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

We do not assert that submission to Saint Lucia definitively requires every listed document. The exact required documents vary by receiving institution, so please confirm with that institution directly.

Documents Brought From Saint Lucia to Korea

If you are submitting a document issued in Saint Lucia to Korea, it must first go through Saint Lucia's issuing agency.

Issuing Agency & Fees

Several officers under the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation, and the Ministry of Justice, are confirmed to issue apostilles. Fees are confirmed as USD 20.00.

e-Apostille & Translation

Whether an e-apostille system operates and the certified-translator registration system were not verified in this research and need to be confirmed.

Please recheck the detailed application procedure, processing time, and translation requirements directly with the competent authority's official guidance.

Saint Lucia Official

The links below are for Saint Lucia government and related official guidance. Please check the latest information before actual submission.

Embassy of Korea in Saint Lucia (Concurrent Accreditation)overseas.mofa.go.kr
Korea MOFA Apostilleapostille.go.kr

Please double-check the exact submission method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.

How Vision ApoKorea Can Help

Finding it difficult to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille — Vision ApoKorea can help you check and complete every required step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Lucia — Does Submitted Documents Require an Apostille?

Saint Lucia has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2002-07-31; public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.

Saint Lucia — Where Do You Get an Apostille for Documents?

The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation, and the Ministry of Justice, are confirmed as responsible, with fees of USD 20.00. The detailed application procedure needs to be confirmed.

How should translation be done?

The certified-translator registration system was not confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.

How much does it cost?

Saint Lucia's issuance fees are confirmed as USD 20.00. Get a Quote.

Can I submit multiple documents at once?

Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Get a Quote.