Change of Name / Surname Certificate for South Korea 🇰🇷
Change of Name / Surname Certificate → South Korea (Gu Office (เช่น Seocho / Gangnam))
Couples preparing to marry in South Korea routinely need an apostille-ready Change of Name / Surname Certificate, Required when names across documents do not match.
Once obtained from District office, the document is translated into Korean, legalised at MFA, and certified by สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ประจำประเทศไทย for use at the Gu Office (เช่น Seocho / Gangnam).
End-to-end accountability: if a document is rejected because of our error we redo it free of charge and absorb the additional government fees.
Country specifics: F-6 visa requires police clearance and spouse income statement.
First-pass acceptance for our marriage dossiers sits at 97-99%, well above market average.
How it works
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Retrieve Change of Name / Surname Certificate
We contact District office on your behalf — service available in all 77 Thai provinces.
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Form check & reconciliation
Names, ID numbers, and issuance dates are cross-checked against the rest of the marriage bundle before translation.
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Korean translation
Performed by a Department of Consular Affairs registered translator, formatted as required by สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ประจำประเทศไทย.
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MFA legalisation
Hand-walked to MFA Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
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สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ประจำประเทศไทย attestation
Fee: THB 1,600-2,400; typical turnaround 3-7 days.
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Couriered to partner abroad
Bundled with CONI and partner documents, couriered to South Korea for the Gu Office (เช่น Seocho / Gangnam) appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the validity period of Change of Name / Surname Certificate?
Typically 3-6 months depending on the destination; we sequence issuance to match your ceremony date.
Where do I reissue Change of Name / Surname Certificate?
From District office. We can act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Is Apostille acceptable for this document?
Yes — South Korea is a Hague Apostille member; the MFA apostille can replace double legalisation for many documents.
Can the document content be amended?
Content cannot be altered; minor spelling fixes must be re-issued by the originating district office before translation.
Cost of handling Change of Name / Surname Certificate alone?
Translation THB 800-1,500 + certification THB 1,200-1,800/copy + MFA fee THB 400-600.
Is it accepted for the F-6 Marriage Visa visa?
Yes — it forms part of the standard spouse-visa bundle for South Korea.