Notarization
Korean Affidavit & Declaration Notarization (선서·진술서 공증)
An affidavit or sworn declaration (선서서·진술서) is a written statement of facts you confirm before a notary. Foreign authorities often require one — for example a single-status declaration to marry abroad, or a statement of facts for a court or immigration matter. Your chosen agent drafts the statement, arranges notarization by a Korean notary public, and obtains the apostille so it holds up overseas.
When This Service Is Relevant
- Declaring single / unmarried status to marry abroad
- Stating facts for a foreign court, immigration, or administrative case
- Confirming identity, residence, or relationship for a foreign authority
- Declaring loss of a document, or facts a registry requires sworn
- Supporting a visa, sponsorship, or benefits application with a sworn statement
What to Prepare
- The facts to be stated, or a draft of the declaration
- Your ID or passport
- The receiving authority and the country where it will be used
- Any official form or wording the authority specifies
Process Notes
- You confirm the statement's truth before the notary, who verifies your identity — the declarant normally must appear.
- Single-status declarations often must reference supporting records (e.g., 혼인관계증명서) — your agent advises what to attach.
- A notarized declaration for overseas use is apostilled by the Ministry of Justice (법무부); your agent handles this.
- Wording matters — confirm the receiving authority's required form before notarizing to avoid rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a single-status affidavit?
It is a sworn statement that you are currently unmarried, required by some countries before they will let you marry there. Your agent drafts it, references the supporting Korean records, and notarizes and apostilles it for overseas use.
Do I have to appear before the notary?
Generally yes — the notary verifies your identity and that you are making the statement willingly. If you are abroad, a Korean consulate may be able to notarize instead.
Is an apostille required too?
For use abroad, yes. After notarization, the Ministry of Justice issues the apostille. Your agent completes both so your declaration is accepted overseas.
Can someone write the declaration for me?
Yes. Share the facts and the receiving authority with your agent, and they will prepare a statement in the form the authority accepts before notarizing it.
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