Career Certificate Apostille for United States

Korean career certificates (경력증명서) apostilled for the United States are required for professional licensing boards, credential evaluation services (WES and other NACES members), and employment-based visa applications that need verified proof of prior work experience in Korea. The certificate is issued directly by the Korean employer, listing job title, dates of employment, and responsibilities.

How to apostille a Korean career certificate for United States

1Request the 경력증명서 directly from the Korean employer's HR department
2MOFA apostille — standard 3–5 business days, express 1–2 business days
3Certified English translation
4Submit to the licensing board, credential evaluator, or USCIS as required

Requirements for United States

경력증명서 issued on official company letterhead with company seal, listing job title, employment dates, and duties
MOFA apostille
Certified English translation
Some licensing boards require the certificate to describe duties in enough detail to match a specific occupational category — confirm requirements before requesting the letter

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with WES and other NACES-member credential evaluation formatting requirements

Familiarity with US professional licensing board documentation standards by industry

Certified English translation that preserves job-title and duty detail needed for occupational matching

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a 경력증명서 include to satisfy a US licensing board or credential evaluator?

Job title, exact employment start and end dates, a description of duties detailed enough to match a specific occupational category, and the company's official seal. Vague duty descriptions are a common reason these get rejected or sent back for clarification.

Can I get a career certificate from a company that no longer exists?

It's harder but often still possible — through the National Pension Service employment history record (국민연금 가입내역확인서) or National Health Insurance enrollment records, which document employment periods even when the original employer is no longer operating. Our experts can advise on the best alternative for your situation.