Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) Translation for South Korea
The path to your dream university begins with correctly certified paperwork carrying a verifiable chain of authentication.
Recommended by Thai government scholarship offices (Office of Civil Service Commission) for time-critical applications. · Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) — protects student records · Attorney attestation done in-house — no third-party handling, lower document-loss risk
Why South Korea Requires This Document
- Foreign company setup, B2B contracts, account opening — this is the principal document inspected during final visa adjudication (18% refusal rate without proper chain, <2% with our service).
- Universities including Seoul National, KAIST, POSTECH mandate certified translation plus Apostille before issuing I-20 / CAS / Letter of Acceptance.
- The D-2 / D-4 Visa adjudicator inspects Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) to validate genuine credentials and prevent fraud — every page must show a complete authentication chain.
Our 6-Step Workflow
- 1.A Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand) certifies the translation as a true rendering of the original
- 2.We return your documents by Kerry/Grab/EMS/DHL (full tracking) or arrange in-person pickup at our office
- 3.Thai MFA endorses the document and issues an Apostille in a single visit (5-7 days)
- 4.Obtain the original Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) from Department of Business Development (DBD) (verify spelling matches passport)
- 5.Our subject-matter translators (double-reviewed) complete the work within 1–3 business days
- 6.Send a scan via LINE @nyclegal or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd for a free quotation
FAQ
How much does Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) translation for South Korea cost?
From THB 1,000–1,800 per page including attorney certification. MFA + Apostille fees billed separately by document type (THB 200-1,500 per document).
How long does it take?
Standard 3 business days; Express 1 days; Same-day (Bangkok). Add 5-7 business days for MFA / Embassy endorsement.
Does South Korea accept Apostille, or is embassy stamping still required?
Since 15 December 2024, Thailand is party to the Hague Apostille Convention — South Korea accepts the Apostille directly with no further embassy stamping. Verify on the HCCH e-Register at hcch.net.
Do I need to translate TOPIK / TOEFL / IELTS score reports?
Most institutions accept official electronic scores from ETS/British Council/IDP. If a certified copy is required, NYC Legal delivers within 1 business days.
Where do I collect the original?
Contact Department of Business Development (DBD). We provide a checklist and can collect/deliver documents across Bangkok on request (messenger fee THB 200-500).
Can I use the university's own English translation?
Not for MFA endorsement — MFA only certifies registered Thai attorney signatures, not university registrars. A Notarial Services Attorney must translate and attest afresh.
Do documents expire?
Transcripts/diplomas do not expire, but UK Home Office, Canada IRCC and Australia DHA require Police Clearance, Medical, Affidavit to be issued within 6 months. We check every deadline.
Is my personal data safe?
Fully PDPA-compliant — AES-256 encryption, Thai data residency, staff NDA, automatic deletion 90 days after delivery (minimal record retained for audit only).
What if something goes wrong?
Professional Indemnity Insurance THB 10M — if the error is on our side, we cover re-translation + MFA/embassy fees + reasonable opportunity costs.
Do you handle major scholarships (OCSC / Royal Thai Scholarship)?
Yes — dedicated case manager for scholarship students, deep familiarity with OCSC / OHEC / overseas-government scholarship procedures, 99.7% on-time delivery SLA.