Global Apostille & Document Authentication

Find the right route by country, document type and destination.

CoCoreNet Global Document Center coordinates apostille, consular legalization, translation, notarization support and cross-border delivery. Choose a topic below to understand the required process before submitting an inquiry.

Find the Service You Need

1. Issuing-Country Coverage: 27 Countries

CoCoreNet currently tracks 27 countries for international document processing inquiries and partner communications (as of 11 November 2026). Some countries have direct local responses; others are handled through cross-border partner proposals or ongoing feasibility discussions. This is not a statement that every document is immediately serviceable.

East, Southeast & South Asia (8)

China — view guide · Japan · Vietnam · Thailand · Philippines · Indonesia · India · Singapore

Central Asia (4)

Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan · Mongolia

Europe (8)

United Kingdom · France — view guide · Germany · Poland · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Italy · Netherlands

Americas (3)

United States · Canada · Peru

Oceania (2)

Australia · New Zealand — view guide

Africa (1) & Other (1)

Morocco · Türkiye

Count: 8 Asian countries + 3 Central Asian countries + 7 European countries + 3 American countries + 2 Oceanian countries + Türkiye = 24 distinct countries. Multiple firms in the same country are counted once.

Important: A partner’s indication that it can process another country’s documents does not constitute a direct response from a firm established in that country. Eligibility, competent authority, originals, turnaround, courier and quotation are reviewed case by case.

2. Browse by Document Type

• Personal and family: birth, marriage, family relationship, name and civil-status certificates.
• Academic: graduation certificates, diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates and enrollment records.
• Police and legal: police clearances, court records, notarized declarations and powers of attorney, subject to legal eligibility.
• Corporate: registry extracts, incorporation certificates, commercial records, authorization letters and eligible contracts.
• Other documents: original or officially certified copies assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The same document can require different preparation based on issuing country, intended use, recipient and whether the original is paper or an official electronic record.

3. Select an Authentication Route

• Apostille: authentication of qualifying public documents by the competent authority under the applicable Hague Apostille Convention arrangements.
• Consular legalization: an alternative chain of verification where the apostille framework does not apply or a particular route is required.
• Translation: language conversion accepted by the receiving organization; additional certification may be required.
• Notarization coordination: assistance arranging an authorized notarial act when applicable.
• International delivery: secure shipment options and tracking, quoted separately.

For translation and notarization support, visit Translation & Notarization Support. An apostille does not itself guarantee that a translation is accepted.

4. Where Will the Document Be Used?

Foreign documents for use in Korea: determine whether the original foreign document must be authenticated before translation and submission. Korean documents for use abroad: confirm local issuing rules, translation requirements and the destination authority’s accepted apostille or legalization route.

Common purposes include immigration, study, employment, marriage, overseas business registration, property matters and institutional verification. The receiving organization has the final say on its document requirements.

5. Our Processing Workflow

1. Requirements review: issuing country, destination, receiving institution, document, quantity and deadline.
2. Eligibility and format: check original or certified copies, authorization, electronic validation and local authority requirements.
3. Quotation: identify official fees, translation, notarial services, agency coordination, rush options and shipping.
4. Processing and delivery: coordinate the approved steps and confirm the delivery method.

6. B2B & Institutional Document Services

Overseas translation agencies, law firms, notarial service providers, relocation companies and institutions can request Korean document processing or case-based cross-border coordination. Visit our B2B Partnerships page for cooperation details.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Is an apostille the same as translation notarization?

No. An apostille generally authenticates the origin of a qualifying public document; translation and any notarial certification are separate matters.

Can a scanned PDF be apostilled?

Not automatically. An official electronic original with a verification mechanism may be treated differently from a scanned document or home printout. Rules vary by competent authority and recipient.

Can I use a foreign apostille in South Korea?

Depending on the issuing jurisdiction, document category and Korean receiving institution, an eligible foreign apostille may be used. Ask the receiving institution whether translation or other formalities are required.

Can you guarantee urgent service or a fixed worldwide price?

No. Government procedures, partner availability, originals and shipping requirements differ by jurisdiction. We provide case-specific availability and quotations.

8. Request an Assessment

Please provide the issuing country, destination country, receiving institution, document name and quantity, language, required date and delivery destination. For an initial inquiry, avoid sending passports or other sensitive personal documents until a suitable secure submission method is agreed.

For international business cooperation inquiries, see B2B Partnerships instead of the individual-customer form.

CoCoreNet coordinates document services. Government records, apostilles, consular legalizations and formal notarizations are issued or performed by their competent authorities or duly authorized professionals.