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Faz
Joined: 25 Aug 2006
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 Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:05 am Post subject: Notarization Troubles |
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Sorry for the double post, I figured this would be more appropriate here.
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Hello:
I'm in the process of moving to S.Korea for the first time, to teach English. I have selected a school and have a contract sorted out. But now I am having a major headache in getting my degree certificate notarized.
I've been told by most other sources including the agent that the original degree, a covering letter, payment and some photocopies are all I need to get those copies notarized. But i'm being told my the embassy that I need to get those copies firstly officiated by a Solicitor before they can notarize them.
The agent say's she's never seen this happen before. I'm getting very frustrated in all this. Since it's a public school I am tempted to send off my orginal just so I can get out there.
Well, looking around the forums some more i've spotted this thread:
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=61579
The conclusion seems to be; send in your original.
Is that about right?
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Novernae
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:21 am Post subject: |
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| If your universtity will replace your diploma there is no reason not to send the original. |
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djmarcus
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:03 am Post subject: |
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| You can also go to the nearest Korean Embassy, bring your photocopies (so they don't charge you to make copies) and your original Degree and they will stamp each photocopy that will prove that it is legit. Bring like 5 or 10 copies with you, it's gonna cost a couple bucks to get them notorized. You never know if you will need it later. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:12 am Post subject: Photoshop |
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| djmarcus wrote: |
| You can also go to the nearest Korean Embassy, bring your photocopies (so they don't charge you to make copies) and your original Degree and they will stamp each photocopy that will prove that it is legit. Bring like 5 or 10 copies with you, it's gonna cost a couple bucks to get them notorized. You never know if you will need it later. |
Didn't a Brit brag about solving an absent degree prob by getting his friend to take his own and block out his name? Seem to recall reading that the Brit got the thing notarized and used to full effect, etc., here in Korea. |
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Canadian Club
Joined: 12 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I had to do what the OP is saying: I had to go to a lawyer to get my original diploma notarized, then took the notarized copy with my transcripts to the Embassy where it was re-notarized/officiated/whatever they do with it. Essentially, they stapled a sheet of paper to the notarized copy saying that it was real. Then I mailed everything to Korea. |
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| djmarcus wrote: |
| You can also go to the nearest Korean Embassy, bring your photocopies (so they don't charge you to make copies) and your original Degree and they will stamp each photocopy that will prove that it is legit. Bring like 5 or 10 copies with you, it's gonna cost a couple bucks to get them notorized. You never know if you will need it later. |
You may need to bring a sealed (unopened) transcript as well. You may need to have them notarized by a Notary Public before going to the Embassy or Consulate, where the notarized copies will be certified. Procedures vary by location and whim of the employee you deal with. |
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| When I called the embassy she asked what school my degree was from. Maybe the requirements vary based on the school. -Jeff |
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Novernae
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:06 am Post subject: |
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| dogshed wrote: |
| When I called the embassy she asked what school my degree was from. Maybe the requirements vary based on the school. -Jeff |
Requirements vary based on the embassy (not to mention the rules the person answering the phone or opening your application is in the mood to apply, ignore, or make up on the spot).  |
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