Maryland apostille for South Korea
Need a Maryland document accepted in South Korea? South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so one apostille from the Maryland Secretary of State is all it needs. No embassy visit, no consular legalization.
What South Korea requires
South Korea has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since July 14, 2007, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official language of South Korea is Korean. If your document is in English, the office that receives it may ask for a certified translation. Translations are usually done after the apostille is attached, and some offices want the apostille translated too. Ask the receiving office what it requires.
The apostille confirms that the signature and seal on your document are genuine. It does not change what the document says, and the office in South Korea decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for South Korea
Order online
Fill in the order form. We confirm the price and send mailing instructions.
Send the original
Mail or drop off your certified copy or notarized document.
Court and state filing
Notarized documents go to the Circuit Court clerk first, then the Secretary of State issues the apostille.
Shipped back to you
Your apostilled document is shipped with tracking, anywhere in the world.
Documents we apostille for South Korea
Price for South Korea
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
South Korea apostille questions
Does South Korea accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille issued by the Maryland Secretary of State is recognized there.
Do I need to take my documents to the South Korea embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for South Korea.
Do I need a translation for South Korea?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Korean. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in South Korea that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for South Korea cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.