Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jamal0000]

I don't understand why the embassy wants to fleece poor English teachers by charging an outrageous $50 to do a quick notarization. I pay $6 tops, to get a document notarized back in the states. I've written a letter of complaint to my congressman and urge you to do the same, but I digress. Are there any cheaper notaries in Seoul, say in the $10 - $20 range (or less)? What are my options?

[interestedinhanguk]

I'm nearly positive that the only place you can get a legal US notary in SK is at the embassy. It's been discussed a few times here.

I agree the notarization fee is ridiculous, was lower (but still high) until recently. $30 maybe.

[DHC]

Have your document notarized by a Korean notary and then have the notary signature apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legal and acceptable in the US.

[OiGirl]

From my research, US notaries can't notarize outside the US, except apparently if they're at the embassy. I thought it would be great to get my notary just to be able to notarize things for American friends in Korea.

[Lolimahro]

If you're trying to get a document notarized for Korean immigration in lieu of an apostille, they'll only accept a notarization from a consular officer at the Embassy, anyway. Boo to paying $50 for something I could get done for FREE (or $10 tops for an actual apostille) back home.