After a beautiful wedding in maple-country Canada, registering the marriage in Korea or applying for a spouse visa requires an apostille on your Canadian marriage certificate plus a Korean notarized translation. Both Canada and Korea are Hague members, so the apostille alone makes it official in Korea — no embassy legalization. Apostille Korea handles issuance, apostille and notarized translation in one online stop.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is the Hague Convention's authentication that recognizes a foreign public document internationally. When both the issuing and receiving countries are members, a single apostille guarantees the document's authenticity — no consular confirmation or embassy legalization. Since both Canada and Korea are members, a Canadian marriage certificate with a government apostille can be used directly as an official document in Korea.
When do you need it?
- A couple married in Canada registering the marriage at a Korean government office
- Applying for a foreign spouse's Korean marriage visa (F-6)
- Registering a spouse as a health-insurance dependent
- Proving marriage in legal procedures such as real estate, finance or inheritance
- Proving the marital relationship for Canadian immigration or residency
Documents commonly apostilled
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Canada marriage certificate | Korean marriage registration, spouse visa |
| Korean basic / marriage certificate | Submitting marriage documents on the Canadian side |
| Korean family relation certificate | Canadian immigration / visa documents |
The process
- Issue the Canadian marriage certificateApply to the Vital Statistics office of the Canadian province where you married. Apostille Korea can handle this.
- ApostilleA Canadian federal or provincial-designated authority attaches the apostille to the marriage certificate.
- Korean notarized translationA certified translator renders it into Korean and a notary office completes notarized translation.
- Register in Korea or submit for a visaSubmit the finished set to the district office, embassy or immigration office.
How to apply
From issuance to apostille and Korean notarized translation, we handle it in one stop, guiding you on the exact format and any extra documents each registration or visa body requires.
FAQ
Can I register a Korean marriage with an apostilled Canadian certificate?
Yes — both Canada and Korea are Hague members, so an apostilled Canadian marriage certificate is recognized as official in Korea. With a Korean notarized translation, you can register the marriage.
Can the Canadian certificate be obtained by an agent from Korea?
Yes. We file with the Canadian issuing body on your behalf and handle the apostille and Korean notarized translation in one stop.
How long does issuance and authentication take?
From local issuance to apostille and notarized translation, typically 5–15 business days. Expedited handling is available for tight registration timelines.
Do I need the marriage certificate for a foreign spouse's Korean visa too?
Yes — for an F-6 spouse visa, submit the apostilled Canadian marriage certificate with a Korean notarized translation.
Which language should the notarized translation be?
For Korean bodies, Korean notarized translation is needed, done via a Korean notary office or scrivener — which we handle for you.
Why Apostille Korea
- Canada issuance specialists — we know each province's Vital Statistics procedure.
- One-stop service — issuance, apostille and Korean notarized translation at once.
- Registration-matched guidance — required documents confirmed per district office or court.
- 100% remote — apply online and receive finished documents.
- Fast handling — expedited to meet marriage-registration and visa timelines.