Apostille for South Korea · California Documents
Apostille for South Korea from California
South Korea has been a Hague Convention member since 2007 — a California apostille is accepted for marriage visas, overseas Korean filings, and civil registration.
Documents we apostille for South Korea
Birth certificate
Required for F-4 overseas Korean visa applications and Korean family register documentation.
Marriage certificate
Apostilled for F-6 marriage migrant visa and Korean civil registration of international marriages.
FBI background check
Federal route via U.S. Dept of State — not California SOS. Required for some Korean long-term visa categories.
Diploma & transcripts
For employment visa applications (E-series) and academic credential recognition at Korean institutions.
Power of attorney
Notarized in California, apostilled for property or legal matters before Korean authorities.
Divorce decree
Apostilled for prior-marriage documentation in Korean civil registration or visa applications.
How the South Korea apostille works
- Document check ($45, credited). We verify your document is California-issued, correctly certified, and South Korea-ready before any Secretary of State fee is paid.
- Sacramento filing. Couriered to the California Secretary of State — mail-in or same-day in person depending on your timeline.
- South Korea routing. South Korea has been a Hague member since 2007. California apostilles are accepted by Korean Immigration Service, courts, and civil registration offices.
- Returned tracked. Apostilled document returned by tracked carrier with status updates throughout.
South Korea apostille — FAQ
Yes. South Korea has been a Hague Convention member since 2007 and accepts apostilles from any other member, including the California Secretary of State.
Typically yes — apostilled California marriage certificate, FBI check (federal route), and birth certificate. Korean translation of each document is also required.
F-4 is a long-term visa for U.S. citizens of Korean descent. Apostilled supporting documentation of Korean parentage may be required. Eligibility set by the Korean Ministry of Justice.
No. FBI documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. We prepare California documents and advise on the federal route.
Status and requirements for South Korea verified against the HCCH Apostille Section status table (hcch.net) as of 2026-06-19. Not legal advice.