Document Apostille Services in All 50 States
Moving to South Korea? We provide expedited federal apostilles for FBI background checks through the U.S. Department of State, along with state-level Secretary of State apostilles for diplomas, transcripts, and vital records across all 50 states for 100% acceptance by Korean consulates, the Ministry of Justice, and EPIK.
The Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea), the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) strictly require U.S. documents to bear an apostille certificate from the state of origin before acceptance.
For English teachers in public schools (EPIK) or private academies (Hagwons). Requires a federal apostille on an FBI background check and a state apostille on a notarized university diploma.
For ethnic Koreans born in the U.S. or former Korean nationals. Requires an apostilled FBI criminal background check, U.S. birth certificate, and family relationship records (Gajok Gwangye).
For spouses of South Korean nationals. Mandates apostilled state-issued marriage certificates, birth certificates, single status affidavits, and police clearances.
For remote professionals and teleworkers earning income from outside Korea. Requires apostilled employment contracts, bank financial proof, and FBI background checks.
Enrolling in Korean universities (e.g. Seoul National University, Yonsei, Korea University) requires apostilled high school diplomas, university transcripts, and financial sponsor letters.
Registering a Korean branch or liaison office with the court registry (Deung-giso) requires apostilled state-issued Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, Certificates of Good Standing, and Powers of Attorney.
Get your U.S. documents authenticated and officially prepared for use in South Korea.
Identify the U.S. documents needed for your South Korea visa or application (such as your FBI background check, birth/marriage certificates, or diplomas). In Las Vegas? Get fingerprinted for your FBI Background Check at our Summerlin location with 30-minute electronic results. If you already have your documents, proceed to Step 2.
Upload your FBI background check PDF or images of your vital records and diplomas to our secure online portal. Our specialists review them to verify state and federal compliance before you mail any physical records.
Once verified, drop off original vital records or diplomas at our Las Vegas office, or mail them to us using tracked FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Note: Electronic FBI background check PDFs can be processed 100% digitally without mailing paper.
Once authenticated, we package your official apostilles along with certified translations if requested. Pick up in-person or have documents shipped securely to your home or directly overseas via FedEx/DHL.
Review mandatory U.S. documents requiring apostilles for Korean immigration, EPIK teaching, and corporate registration.
South Korea operates consular missions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. Nevada residents are served by the Consulate General in San Francisco.
All official English-language records submitted to Korean district courts or local government offices must be accompanied by a certified Korean translation.
We authenticate vital, academic, and corporate records from all 50 states for legal use in South Korea.
An apostille for South Korea is an official certificate that verifies the authenticity of U.S. public documents (such as FBI background checks, birth certificates, and marriage certificates) for use in South Korea. Since both the United States and South Korea are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, a standard Hague apostille is the only legal certification required by South Korean authorities.
For state-issued vital records (birth, marriage, or divorce certificates) and notarized university diplomas, the apostille must be issued by the Secretary of State where the document was originally notarized or recorded. For federal documents like FBI Background Checks, the apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
For E-2 visa applicants (EPIK / Hagwon), Korean immigration requires an FBI background check bearing a federal apostille dated within 6 months of submission, plus a notarized copy of your university diploma bearing a state apostille.
Apostille certificates must remain permanently attached to the underlying document. Removing the staple invalidates the authentication for Korean legal use.
Expedited processing for documents issued by any U.S. state (e.g. birth, marriage, and death certificates, academic diplomas, transcripts, or notarized legal documents). We offer complete local and online notary services if your document requires it first.
Expedited Authentication/Apostille at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for federal agency documents such as U.S Court Documents, Certificate of Naturalization, Petition for Name Change, DD214, FBI Background check and more.
Expedited federal legalization for FBI background check reports. Upload your original federal PDF report directly to our secure server, and we will handle the Washington D.C. routing to deliver your apostille in 16 days.
Korean immigration and district courts require certified Korean translations of all English documents and apostilles. We translate and certify your records for 100% acceptance.
Calculate your state or federal apostille costs online in seconds, or connect directly with our team for a free consultation.
For clients living in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Pahrump areas, we offer a professional mobile pick up service. An expert Apostille Specialist will travel directly to your home or office to pick up your documents.
If notarization is required, our specialist can perform it on-site before securely transporting your documents back to our main service center for expedited state or federal processing.
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No need to obtain your FBI background check beforehand. We handle the entire process, from digital fingerprinting to your federal apostille. Visit our Las Vegas service center or schedule mobile fingerprinting, receive your official electronic FBI report in as little as 30 minutes, and let us submit it directly to the U.S. Department of State for apostille processing.
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Book an appointment or simply walk in. Get fingerprinted in just 10 minutes, and we'll take care of the rest. Your apostilled FBI background check will be delivered securely to your door.
Many foreign authorities and consulates require a certified, notarized translation of your apostilled documents before they can be officially accepted. At iPride, our in-house certified linguists provide guaranteed USCIS-approved and sworn translations in over 90 languages. Complete your apostille first, then order your certified translation online with fast turnaround and transparent pricing.
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