For the issuing country
and receiving authority,
we confirm a valid route.
For translation notarization, the translator or requesting party declares that the translation is faithful to the source, and a notary certifies the signature or acknowledgment. Depending on the destination and receiving authority, apostille, consular confirmation, or embassy legalization may follow.
We confirm the destination
before setting the sequence.
The steps after notarization depend on Hague Convention membership and the receiving authority's requirements.
Translate and notarize
The source and translation are prepared, and a notary certifies the declarant's signature or acknowledgment on the translation affidavit.
Classify the destination
We confirm Hague Convention status and any separate institutional requirements.
Apostille or legalization
Convention states use apostille; others may require consular and embassy legalization.
Understand the role
of each certification.
The same comparison criteria used in current operations are summarized below.
| Item | Translation notarization | Apostille | Consular / Embassy |
|---|---|---|---|
| When required | A notarized declaration by the translator or requesting party is required | The destination is a Hague Convention member | Non-member state or separate institutional requirement |
| Sequence | Translation → Notarization | Translation / Notary → Apostille | Translation / Notary → Consular → Embassy |
| Turnaround | Same day to two business days after translation | Usually around two business days | Usually two to ten or more business days by country |
| Fee outline | Notary from KRW 25,000 + handling and storage | Handling KRW 20,000 per item; delivery separate | Country fee plus service charge |
Personal and corporate records
have different checklists.
Some seals and identification documents may be omitted when handled through our agency service.
| Type | Basic items | Additional or agency conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Personal documents | Original document and translation | Seal, ID copy, passport copy for apostille, and power of attorney; seal and ID may be unnecessary through agency service |
| Corporate documents | Original, translation, business registration, corporate seal certificate | Employment certificate, ID, privacy consent, and power of attorney; some items may be omitted through agency service |
Tell us the issuing authority, destination country, receiving institution, deadline, and number of copies so we can confirm the required original form.
Official fees and service charges
are shown separately.
Embassy fees and schedules vary by country and must be confirmed before intake.
Translation notarization KRW 25,000 / private document certification KRW 50,000 under Ministry of Justice standards, plus handling and storage by page count.
Ministry handling fee KRW 20,000 per item. One to two business days usually follow notarization.
Fees and schedules differ by country, so a pre-intake inquiry is required.
Client-prepared translations are reviewed first; editing fees and a translator affidavit may apply.
Public records originally issued in English may proceed to apostille without translation.
Tell us the issuing country and destination.
We will confirm the required notarization, apostille, or embassy route and checklist.