비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 2012-10-14)
Uruguay Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Uruguay?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Uruguay agency information.
3-second summary — Convention effective since 2012 → submission possible with an apostille alone (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2012-02-09 · entry into force 2012-10-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Uruguay?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online issuance availability, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are the official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relations Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (the city/district/town/township office handling family relations registration)
e-Family Relations Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Corporate & Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (certified copy of corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names/URLs are current as of the check date and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Uruguay
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Uruguay? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Submission to Uruguay
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the following are representative documents for reference only and not a definitive list.
International Marriage
The marriage relations certificate and family relations certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Employment/Migration
The criminal record report and degree certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Overseas Study
The degree certificate and transcript may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Business/Corporate
The certified copy of the corporate register and business registration certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Uruguay to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Uruguay to Korea, it must go through the Uruguayan issuing agency.
Issuing agency
The Directorate of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRREE) serves as the central apostille-issuing agency, operated through the online portal tramites.mrree.gub.uy.
Translation and fees
Certified translators (traductores públicos) require prior certification from the Supreme Court. Fee figures found during this research (apostille 777 pesos, legalization 379 pesos) are unverified and should be reconfirmed.
Uruguay Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the government of Uruguay and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please reconfirm the exact intake method, required documents, and fees at the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Is it difficult to prepare on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the necessary steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a document submitted to Uruguay require an apostille?
Uruguay has been a member of the Apostille Convention since it took effect on 2012-10-14, so Korean public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with just an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do you get an apostille for Uruguayan documents?
The Directorate of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRREE) is the central issuing agency, operated via the online portal tramites.mrree.gub.uy.
How should translation be handled?
Certified translators (traductores públicos) require prior certification from the Supreme Court.
How much does it cost?
Fee figures found during this research (apostille 777 pesos, legalization 379 pesos) are unverified. Please reconfirm before relying on them, or request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, multiple documents can be submitted together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
