출생증명서 Apostille for 일본

Japanese municipal offices (役所), courts, and immigration authorities require apostilled Korean birth certificates for civil registration, family register matters, and spousal visa applications. Korean birth certificates must be apostilled and accompanied by a certified Japanese translation.

일본에 제출할 한국 출생증명서 아포스티유 받는 방법

1Obtain the Korean birth certificate from the relevant Korean local government office
2MOFA apostille — standard 3–5 business days, express 1–2 business days
3Arrange a certified Japanese translation by a professional Korean-Japanese translator
4Submit to the Japanese municipal office (役所), immigration office, or consulate

일본 제출 요건

MOFA apostille on the Korean birth certificate
Certified Japanese translation required by Japanese authorities
Municipal offices (役所) may have specific format requirements for civil registration submissions
Korean-Japanese family register matters may have bilateral-specific requirements beyond standard apostille

전문가를 선택할 때 확인할 사항

Professional Korean-to-Japanese translation capacity with official certification

Knowledge of Japanese municipal office requirements for Korean vital records

Experience with Korean-Japanese civil registration and family register procedures

MOJ immigration documentation familiarity

자주 묻는 질문

Do Japanese municipal offices accept Korean apostilles for civil registration?

Yes, Japan is a Hague Convention member and accepts MOFA apostilles. However, Korean-Japanese family register matters can have specific bilateral requirements — our experts confirm what your specific case needs.

What type of Japanese translation is required for an apostilled Korean birth certificate?

A certified Japanese translation by a professional translator is required. For court submissions, a court-recognized translator may be needed. Our experts confirm the right translator qualification for your target Japanese authority.