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Criminal Record Check (Police Clearance): Certified Translation & Apostille
Translation, notarisation, apostille or legalisation and retrieval of your criminal record check (police clearance) – in one order. Free advice on the exact steps for your destination country and authority.
- Notarisation & apostille in one order
- 100+ languages
- International office network
The police clearance required for work permits, emigration, long-term visas and permanent residence abroad. Issued by the Korean National Police Agency; check whether an English version and an apostille are required.
For use abroad a criminal record check (police clearance) typically goes through (1) issuance (in English where available), (2) apostille or consular legalisation and (3) translation into the destination language with notarisation. The order and requirements differ by country and authority – we check them so you pay only for what is needed.
We also translate the equivalent foreign documents into Korean for Korean authorities, and verify the foreign apostille or legalisation.
Related services
Certified Translation
Official documents, certificates and contracts translated in a format accepted by authorities, with notarisation if required.
Apostille
Apostilles on Korean documents for use in Hague Convention countries, handled end-to-end.
Consular Legalization
MOFA consular confirmation and consulate legalisation for countries outside the Apostille Convention.
Sworn Translation for Abroad
For countries that only accept translations by their own sworn translators, handled through our international network.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a certified translation of a criminal record check (police clearance) take?
Usually 1–3 business days; an apostille or legalisation adds a few days depending on the route. Ask us about urgent handling.
Does my criminal record check (police clearance) need an apostille?
If the destination is an Apostille Convention member, yes; otherwise consular and embassy legalisation are required. Whether the original, the translation or both need it depends on the receiving office – we advise in advance.
I'm abroad – can you obtain my criminal record check (police clearance) for me?
Where Korean law allows an agent to request it, we obtain it with your power of attorney, certify it and ship it abroad. We check eligibility first.
Documents we handle
- Family Relation Certificate
- Basic Certificate (Birth Record)
- Marriage Certificate
- Resident Registration Certificate
- Diploma & Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcript
- Business Registration Certificate
- Corporate Registry Extract
- Articles of Incorporation
- Driving Licence
- Passport Copy
- Bank Statement & Balance Certificate
- Employment Certificate
- Medical Records
- Court Judgments & Legal Documents
- Contracts & Agreements
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Fill in the form or reach us by email or phone. We usually reply within 24 hours on business days.
- info@abc-offices.com
- +1 315 820 1187
- Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 (KST); email 24/7
Prices depend on the document type, languages, length, certification steps and deadline. Request an exact quote via the form or by email.