Hague Apostille from North Korea

How the Hague Apostille from North Korea works

The Hague Apostille is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention that authenticates the signature, seal and capacity of the public official who signed a document in North Korea, so it is recognized in every other Hague member state without further embassy legalization. Notary7 files your document with and returns the fully apostilled original — ready to be relied on abroad.

We handle every document type commonly issued in North Korea — including notarized documents, civil records, court and academic documents, and corporate records — in English, Korean or any language, with certified translation available when your destination country requires it. Due to the unique political and diplomatic landscape, specific information regarding the issuance of Apostilles within North Korea, and the exact competent authority, is not readily available or publicly disseminated in a way that aligns with typical Hague Convention implementation. While North Korea is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the practical application and procedures for obtaining an Apostille for documents originating from North Korea for use abroad are exceptionally complex and often opaque. Clients seeking to apostille North Korean documents should anticipate significant logistical challenges. The acceptance of such documents abroad will also depend heavily on the specific receiving country's diplomatic stance and recognition regarding documents issued by North Korea.

Cities we serve in North Korea

Because our apostille service is fully remote, you can request a Hague Apostille from anywhere in North Korea — from the capital Pyongyang and major cities such as Pyongyang, Hamhung, Chongjin, Nampo, Wonsan, Sinuiju, Kaesong, Haeju down to smaller towns and villages. All you need is a scan of your document and a shipping address.

Documents commonly apostilled from North Korea

Notary7 handles the document types most frequently apostilled from North Korea. Whether you need civil records, corporate documents, academic certificates, police clearance, court rulings or notarized affidavits, our team walks you through the pre-certifications required by and delivers the apostilled original ready for use abroad, in Korean or any other language.

Competent authority for apostilles in North Korea

In North Korea, the Hague Apostille is issued by. Notary7 files your document directly with the competent authority and returns the apostilled original — accepted by ministries, courts, banks, registries and embassies across every Hague Convention member state. When your destination country is not a Hague member, we switch the file to full embassy legalization automatically and keep everything in one order.