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[Mark7]

I'm confused with whom should I notarize my degree with, as I will be going to my consulate very soon to apply for a Visa.

The secretary at my church is a state-sanctioned/county-sanctioned notary, and she notarizes documents such as adoption papers and such.

She's never notarized a diploma before, so this would be new for her. My question is, who did you get to notarize degree? Because I'm not sure if one notary will be given the same amount of legitimacy at a Korean consulate compared to, let's say, a lawyer or something.

So, do I just photocopy my degree and she just seals that copy with her seal, or is there more to it than that?

Thanks for the assist.

[polonius]

This has been covered tons of times. Use the search function. Type in notarize. You will find your answer.

But to save you a couple minutes.

You need to get it notarized by the Korean Embassy or Consulate closest to you. Bring them photocopies, and the original, a few bucks, and it's done.

[polonius]

double post

[Mark7]

Yeah, thanks. Sorry for not trying the search option. I was just curious. But now I know that the Korean Consulate can notarize too, but I'll let my friend/notary do it too just in case.

[mrd]

You have to have it notarized by a notary public AND then the consulate. That way you can get you Visa without sending your original docuyments. Otherwise, you'll have difficulty getting your Visa.

[OiGirl]

edit: double post, who knows?

[OiGirl]

I think the best way to state it is that you have the copy notarized by a notary public, and then certified by a Korean embassy or consulate.

I had mine notarized at a credit union in the same state as the university. (I was just being paranoid, and the notaries I knew in my state didn't know how to notarize a copy.)



(In this particular state, the notary uses a stamp, not an embosser. She just stamped it with her stamp and signed it.)

Then I took it to the consulate of the region in which the university was. The consulate put a $2 revenue stuck-on stamp, a large stamp, and a small stamp, all overstamped with the consulate's stamp.







Some people are saying you can no longer do this...I don't know if it's a Korean immigration issue, or an issue at certain consualtes/embassies.

Edit: photos uploaded and added.

[Delirium's Brother]

My dad (a lawyer) notarized it; and then it was certified by the consulate (a requirement). The notarizing part can be pretty expensive depending on where you go. You should shop around if you have time. Prices can vary dramatically.

[OiGirl]

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