When submitting Japanese documents abroad, you may be required to obtain international legalization such as an Apostille, Authentication (of official seals), or Consular Authentication.
Our judicial scrivener office assists individuals and companies with all necessary procedures, from document verification to final authentication.
Services
- アポスティーユ(公文書の外務省証明/ハーグ条約締約国)
Apostille (Certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) - 公印確認(公文書の外務省証明/ハーグ条約締約国以外)
Authentication of official seals (required before consular authentication) - 領事認証(各国大使館・領事館での認証)
Consular Authentication by embassies or consulates in Japan
An apostille or Authentication of official seals is both a certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for official documents issued by Japanese government agencies or local governments, etc.
An apostille is required when you need to submit a Japanese official document for various procedures abroad such as;
– company establishment
– change of officers at a company
– real estate purchase
– inheritance
– bank account cancellation
– marriage or divorce
– birth
– visa application
Whereas an Authentication of official seals is requested to obtain a certification from the institution to which you are submitting the document, or when you are requested to obtain a Consular Authentication (consular legalization) from the embassy or consulate (-general) of the country to which you are submitting the document in Japan.
Fee
Fee(tax inclusive) | |
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Appostille|アポスティーユ | JPY 11,000 per 1 document |
Apostille incl. English translation | JPY 33,000 per 1 document |
Authentication (of official seals)|公印確認 | JPY 11,000 per 1 document |
Authentication (of official seals) incl. English translation | JPY 33,000 per 1 document |
Consular Authentication|領事認証 | JPY 14,300~ per 1 document |
Consular Authentication incl. English translation | JPY 36,300~ per 1 document |
※If you need it urgently, an express fee will be charged.
WORKFLOW
Please send an request via email or LINE or call the office. Please inform us of the type of document and the destination country.
A meeting may be held if necessary.
We will confirm the required authentication method and will provide you with a quote for your consideration. If you agree, we will proceed to the next step. If you need it urgently, a rush fee will be added.
Please transfer the fee to the designated bank account.
We will proceed with the necessary procedures and deliver the documents by the date you request (if you require urgent assistance, an express fee will be charged).