The consulate notarises powers of attorney (for banking, property, certificates or renouncing an inheritance in Korea), legal-act documents such as inheritance agreements and loan contracts, and signed statements. Both Korean and foreign nationals can use it.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and NT), its Brisbane office (QLD), the Embassy in Canberra (ACT, SA, WA, TAS) and the Melbourne branch office (VIC). Mobile consular visits are held in places such as Darwin, Alice Springs and Port Macquarie.
Details below are from the Sydney Consulate-General's pages; the Embassy, Melbourne and Brisbane offices follow the same national rules but publish their own contacts.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of South Korea.
How to apply
Attend in person at the mission or a mobile consular visit; postal and agent applications are not allowed. The document is processed the same day.
Documents you need
- Valid ID
- Notarisation request form
- The document to be notarised (templates for powers of attorney, signature certificates and residence statements are provided)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 3 (power of attorney), AUD 3.75 (legal-act documents), AUD 6 (statements of fact such as signature certificates)
Processing time: Same day.
Good to know
Page updated 5 August 2026. Korea and Australia both use the apostille for public documents; a digital consular authentication service for financial powers of attorney started on 30 July.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by South Korea's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of South Korea in Australia
- Adult passport (18 and over)
- Birth registration
- Death registration
- Declaration to keep Korean nationality (minors)
- Emergency single-trip passport
- Entry and exit record certificate
- F-4 overseas Korean visa
- Family relations certificates
- Korean criminal record certificate
- Korean driving licence renewal or replacement
- Loss of Korean nationality report
- Marriage registration
- Notarised translation of a Korean driving licence
- Overseas travel permit for men liable for military service
- Overseas voting registration
- Passport for children under 18
- Registration of Korean nationals abroad
- Renunciation of Korean nationality (dual nationals)
- Visa for Korea (general)