비전 아포코리아How Do I Authenticate My Statement?
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.
3-Second Summary — Private document → Ministry of Justice apostille after notarization (non-member countries: consular confirmation after notarization). Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.
Key Summary
Document Type
Private 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 (Overseas Koreans Agency, “Apostille Issuance Procedure”, checked 2026-10-09). Check Find Your Path for the exact procedure.
Common Situations Requiring This Document
- Proof for overseas litigation/administrative procedures
- Explanation for overseas visa/immigration review
- Explanatory material for overseas contract disputes
Confirmation letters follow the same procedure
A confirmation letter states that certain facts are true and, like a statement, is a private document written by a company or individual. It is therefore notarized first and then receives a Ministry of Justice apostille (for non-member countries, notarization followed by consular legalization). Our confirmation letter guide has been merged into this page.
Common situations requiring a confirmation letter
- Confirming facts with overseas business partners
- Explanation for overseas visa/immigration review
- Confirming performance of overseas contracts
Procedure
- Draft the Statement 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
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