Notarization for United States

Korean document notarization for use in the United States. Some US authorities, courts, and institutions require Korean documents to be notarized in Korea before being apostilled or otherwise authenticated. Our experts coordinate the Korean notary workflow.

Requirements for United States

Korean notarization is performed by a Korean notary public (공증인)
Notarized documents must then typically be apostilled by MOFA for US use
Some US states require an apostille on the notarization itself
Certain US court submissions require notarized affidavits in Korean-American legal proceedings

What to look for in a specialist

Knowledge of when notarization is required versus apostille alone for US submissions

Korean notary (공증인) access and workflow coordination

Combined notarization + apostille processing for US-bound documents

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need Korean notarization in addition to an apostille for US use?

Notarization is required when the document itself is a declaration or affidavit (rather than a government-issued record), or when the US authority specifically requires notarization in the chain of authentication. For most government-issued Korean documents, apostille alone suffices.

Can Korean notarization be done remotely?

In-person notarization is standard in Korea. However, Korean consular notarization is available abroad at Korean consulates. Our experts can advise on the most practical approach for your situation.