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Certified Translation in Seoul
Looking for certified translation in Seoul, Seoul Special City? Official documents, certificates and contracts translated in a format accepted by authorities, with notarisation if required.
- Notarisation & apostille in one order
- 100+ languages
- International office network
ABC Translation provides certified translation to private clients and companies throughout Seoul, including Gangnam, Seocho, Jongno, Jung-gu. Most foreign embassies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular counters are in Seoul, so legalisation and embassy steps move fastest here.
Whether you are emigrating, studying, working or marrying abroad, setting up a company, or submitting foreign documents to a Korean authority, everything starts with a translation that officials will accept. ABC Translation translates family relation certificates, diplomas, criminal record checks, corporate registry extracts, court judgments, contracts and every other official document, mirroring the layout of the original.
Korea has no system of state-sworn translators. Translations for use abroad are therefore usually notarised: the translator confirms the accuracy of the translation before a Korean notary (번역공증). Where needed we continue straight on to the apostille or consular legalisation, so you never have to visit several offices yourself.
- Layout mirroredStamps, signatures, tables and footnotes are reproduced so officials can compare easily.
- Notarisation includedTranslation, notarisation and apostille/legalisation handled in one order.
- 100+ languagesSpecialist translators for major and rare languages alike.
- PDF copy firstReceive a scanned copy before the originals are posted to save time.
How certified translation works in Seoul
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Send your documents
Use the form or email us a photo or scan and tell us the destination country and authority.
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Free quote & timeline
We explain the steps needed (translation, notarisation, apostille…), the price and the timeline.
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We do the work
Once you confirm, we translate, notarise and obtain the apostille or legalisation in the right order.
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Delivery
You receive a PDF copy first; originals are couriered to any address in Korea or abroad.
Prices depend on the document type, languages, length, certification steps and deadline. Request an exact quote via the form or by email.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a certified and a normal translation?
A normal translation is just the translated text. For a notarised (certified) translation the translator declares before a notary that the translation matches the original, and the notary certifies this. Most foreign authorities, embassies and universities require the notarised version.
How much does a certified translation cost?
It depends on the language pair, length, subject matter, whether notarisation or an apostille is needed and the deadline. Send us a photo or scan and we will reply with a free, exact quote.
How long does it take?
Typically 1–3 business days for 1–3 certificates. Ask us about same-day handling for urgent cases.
Do I need to visit an office in Seoul?
No. No visit needed – the whole process works by email and courier, anywhere in Korea. It works the same in Gangnam, Seocho, Jongno or anywhere else in Seoul, and we can tell you whether accompanied visits are possible if you need one.
How quickly will I receive my documents in Seoul?
You get a PDF copy by email as soon as the work is done; originals usually reach Seoul and nearby Incheon, Goyang, Seongnam within 1–2 days by courier. Same-day couriers can be arranged for urgent cases.
Request a free quote
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.