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How Should I Authenticate My Document?

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or other authentication steps required.

Personal & Family

Family Relation CertificateFamily Relation Certificate is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Family Relation Certificate is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the latest Family Relation Certificate from a government agency → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the latest Family Relation Certificate from a government agency
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas immigration/visa applications
  • International marriage registration
  • Overseas inheritance procedures

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Marriage Relation CertificateMarriage Relation Certificate is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Marriage Relation Certificate is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the latest Marriage Relation Certificate from a government agency → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the latest Marriage Relation Certificate from a government agency
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • International marriage registration
  • Spouse visa application
  • Overseas family invitation

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Basic CertificateBasic Certificate is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Basic Certificate is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the latest Basic Certificate from a government agency → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the latest Basic Certificate from a government agency
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas immigration/visa applications
  • International marriage registration
  • Overseas property/inheritance procedures

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Birth CertificateDepends on the issuer
Depends on the issuer

The route depends on the issuer: government certificates and public medical institution documents need no notarization; documents from private hospitals are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuer
  • Notarization Required?Not required for government or public medical institution documents (the latter since 2025-12-01); required for private hospitals
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government documents and public medical institution documents (since 2025-12-01) without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Confirm the birth certificate issued by a government agency or hospital → If issued by a private hospital, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Confirm the birth certificate issued by a government agency or hospital
  2. If issued by a private hospital, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas citizenship/permanent residency applications
  • International adoption procedures
  • Procedures related to reporting a birth overseas

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Criminal Record CertificateCriminal Record Certificate is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Criminal Record Certificate is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain a Criminal Record Report (for overseas submission) from the National Police Agency → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain a Criminal Record Report (for overseas submission) from the National Police Agency
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas work visas
  • Study abroad visas
  • Overseas immigration screening

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Death CertificateDepends on the issuer
Depends on the issuer

The route depends on the issuer: government certificates and public medical institution documents need no notarization; documents from private hospitals are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuer
  • Notarization Required?Not required for government or public medical institution documents (the latter since 2025-12-01); required for private hospitals
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government documents and public medical institution documents (since 2025-12-01) without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Death Certificate (certificate of death registration) from a government agency → If issued by a private hospital, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Death Certificate (certificate of death registration) from a government agency
  2. If issued by a private hospital, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas inheritance procedures
  • Overseas insurance claims
  • Settling overseas family relations

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Study Abroad / Education

DiplomaDepends on the issuing school
Depends on the issuing school

The route depends on the issuing school: original academic records from national universities go to apostille without notarization; documents from other schools are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuing school
  • Notarization Required?Not required for original academic records from national universities (since 2024-06-01); required for other schools — confirmed per document before filing
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government-issued documents and original academic records of national universities without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Diploma from your school's administration office → Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Diploma from your school's administration office
  2. Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Studying abroad / transferring to an overseas school
  • Proving education for overseas employment
  • Qualification recognition review

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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TranscriptDepends on the issuing school
Depends on the issuing school

The route depends on the issuing school: original academic records from national universities go to apostille without notarization; documents from other schools are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuing school
  • Notarization Required?Not required for original academic records from national universities (since 2024-06-01); required for other schools — confirmed per document before filing
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government-issued documents and original academic records of national universities without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Transcript from your school's administration office → Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Transcript from your school's administration office
  2. Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas graduate school admission
  • Credit recognition review
  • Scholarship applications

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Degree CertificateDepends on the issuing school
Depends on the issuing school

The route depends on the issuing school: original academic records from national universities go to apostille without notarization; documents from other schools are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuing school
  • Notarization Required?Not required for original academic records from national universities (since 2024-06-01); required for other schools — confirmed per document before filing
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government-issued documents and original academic records of national universities without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Degree Certificate from your school's administration office → Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Degree Certificate from your school's administration office
  2. Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas graduate school admission
  • Overseas employment education screening
  • Professional qualification recognition

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Certificate of EnrollmentDepends on the issuing school
Depends on the issuing school

The route depends on the issuing school: original academic records from national universities go to apostille without notarization; documents from other schools are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuing school
  • Notarization Required?Not required for original academic records from national universities (since 2024-06-01); required for other schools — confirmed per document before filing
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government-issued documents and original academic records of national universities without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Certificate of Enrollment from your school's administration office → Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Certificate of Enrollment from your school's administration office
  2. Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Exchange student / training programs
  • Overseas visa applications
  • Military service-related enrollment verification

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Certificate of CompletionDepends on the issuing school
Depends on the issuing school

The route depends on the issuing school: original academic records from national universities go to apostille without notarization; documents from other schools are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuing school
  • Notarization Required?Not required for original academic records from national universities (since 2024-06-01); required for other schools — confirmed per document before filing
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts government-issued documents and original academic records of national universities without notarization, and asks that other documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Certificate of Completion from the educational institution → Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Certificate of Completion from the educational institution
  2. Unless it is an original national university record, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Recognition of overseas training/education programs
  • Overseas transfer admission review
  • Proof of completion for overseas employment

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Employment / Career

Career CertificatePrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Career Certificate from your former employer → Documents written by a company or individual are notarized at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Career Certificate from your former employer
  2. Documents written by a company or individual are notarized at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas work visa applications
  • Overseas job change/career review
  • Professional qualification recognition

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Certificate of EmploymentPrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Certificate of Employment from your current employer → Documents written by a company or individual are notarized at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Certificate of Employment from your current employer
  2. Documents written by a company or individual are notarized at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas work visa applications
  • Overseas dispatch work
  • Overseas bank credit review

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Qualification CertificateDepends on the issuer
Depends on the issuer

The route depends on the issuer: certificates issued by the national or local governments (including commissioned bodies) need no notarization; private certificates are notarized first. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeDepends on the issuer
  • Notarization Required?Not required if issued by a government or commissioned body; required for private certificates
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts documents officially written by the national or local governments (including commissioned bodies) without notarization, and asks that privately written documents be notarized first. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Confirm issuance of the Qualification Certificate from the issuing body (association, public corporation, etc.) → If it is a private certificate, notarize at a notary office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Confirm issuance of the Qualification Certificate from the issuing body (association, public corporation, etc.)
  2. If it is a private certificate, notarize at a notary office
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas work qualification review
  • Mutual recognition applications for professional licenses
  • Overseas immigration/visa applications

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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LicensePublic document (e.g. driver’s licence) · professional licences: to be confirmed
Public document (e.g. driver’s licence) · professional licences: to be confirmed

Licences issued by a government agency, such as a driver’s licence, are public documents and go to apostille without notarization. Professional licences are confirmed by issuer before we advise. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic document (government-issued) · professional licences to be confirmed
  • Notarization Required?Not required for government-issued licences; professional licences depend on the issuer
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency accepts documents officially written by the national or local governments without notarization. The route for professional licences is confirmed per issuer before filing. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Confirm issuance of the License from the relevant government office → For professional licences, confirm the issuer and whether notarization is needed → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Confirm issuance of the License from the relevant government office
  2. For professional licences, confirm the issuer and whether notarization is needed
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Mutual recognition applications for overseas licenses
  • Overseas work qualification review
  • Overseas immigration/visa applications

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Pay StubPrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Prepare the Pay Stub from your employer or withholding records and apply for notarization agency service (if required) → If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization → If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Prepare the Pay Stub from your employer or withholding records and apply for notarization agency service (if required)
  2. If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization
  3. If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Proof of income for overseas visas
  • Overseas bank loan review
  • Financial proof for overseas immigration

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Corporate

Business Registration CertificateConfirmed before filing
Confirmed before filing

The apostille route for a Business Registration Certificate (original directly, or a notarized copy) is confirmed against Overseas Koreans Agency criteria before we advise. The NTS “Certificate of Business Registration” is eligible for e-Apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypeTo be confirmed (the NTS certificate is a public document)
  • Notarization Required?Business Registration Certificate: confirmed before filing; NTS Certificate of Business Registration: not required
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The e-Apostille list includes only the NTS “Certificate of Business Registration”, not the Business Registration Certificate itself. First confirm which document the receiving body wants. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Business Registration Certificate from the tax office → Confirm with the receiving body whether it wants a copy of the certificate or the NTS certificate → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Business Registration Certificate from the tax office
  2. Confirm with the receiving body whether it wants a copy of the certificate or the NTS certificate
  3. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  4. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  5. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas branch establishment filing
  • Overseas business partner contract review
  • Overseas bid participation

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Certificate of Corporate RegistrationCertificate of Corporate Registration is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Certificate of Corporate Registration is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Certificate of Corporate Registration from the registry office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Certificate of Corporate Registration from the registry office
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas branch/local subsidiary establishment
  • Responding to overseas business partner due diligence
  • Overseas bid/contract document submission

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Articles of IncorporationPrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Confirm the copy of the Articles of Incorporation and apply for notarization agency service at a notary office → If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization → If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Confirm the copy of the Articles of Incorporation and apply for notarization agency service at a notary office
  2. If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization
  3. If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas local subsidiary establishment filing
  • Overseas investment review
  • Overseas bank account opening

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
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Corporate Seal CertificateCorporate Seal Certificate is classified as a public document.
Public Document

Corporate Seal Certificate is classified as a public document. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePublic Document
  • Notarization Required?Usually not required (government-issued public document)
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

Public documents are generally recognized as authentic on their own, so they proceed directly to the next step (apostille/consular authentication) without notarization. Exact requirements can vary by document and country, so we recommend checking with Find Your Path or a consultation.

Typical Authentication Path

Obtain the Corporate Seal Certificate from the relevant registry office → Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member → If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Obtain the Corporate Seal Certificate from the relevant registry office
  2. Apply for apostille if the destination country is a Convention member
  3. If not a member, obtain MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas corporate establishment/registration
  • Proving seal authenticity when signing overseas contracts
  • Overseas branch establishment approval application

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
View document guide Ask About This Document Application Guide
Shareholder RegisterPrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Prepare the Shareholder Register at your company and apply for notarization at a notary office → If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization → If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Prepare the Shareholder Register at your company and apply for notarization at a notary office
  2. If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization
  3. If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Overseas corporate establishment/investment review
  • Overseas equity transactions/M&A
  • Submission for overseas financial institution due diligence

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
View document guide Ask About This Document The issuing agency varies by document type — we'll confirm during consultation.
Board Meeting MinutesPrivate Document
Private Document

This is a private document written by a company or an individual, so it is notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille. The procedure varies depending on whether the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

What to Check for Overseas Submission

  • Document TypePrivate document (written by a company or individual)
  • Notarization Required?Required — notarization (attestation of a private document) before the apostille
  • Translation/Authentication Required?Depending on the destination country and receiving institution, translation, apostille, or consular authentication may be required.

The Overseas Koreans Agency asks that documents not written by the national or local governments be notarized before applying for an apostille. A certificate issued by a government body is a public document and needs no notarization. Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.

Typical Authentication Path

Prepare the Board Meeting Minutes and apply for notarization at a notary office → If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization → If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization → Translation and certified translation if required

  1. Prepare the Board Meeting Minutes and apply for notarization at a notary office
  2. If the destination country is a Convention member, apostille after notarization
  3. If not a member, MOFA consular confirmation and embassy authentication after notarization
  4. Translation and certified translation if required

Common Situations Requiring This Document

  • Proof of resolution for overseas corporate establishment/registration
  • Proof of resolution for overseas branch establishment/representative appointment
  • Proof of resolution approving overseas investment contracts

Frequently Submitted Countries

USAChina
View document guide Ask About This Document The issuing agency varies by document type — we'll confirm during consultation.

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