Issuance and Reporting of Seal Certificate

Summary

- This application form is for those wishing to register their seal at the designated government office in advance or submit a Seal Certificate to the other party when transferring the title to a property or settling an important business contract in order to show that the document is created and signed by himself/herself.

For

- Those who already have a registered seal or who wish to register a seal.

How to Apply

- Visit in person

Office in Charge

- Issuance of Seal Certificate: Local 'gu' office (Civil Application Office) or 'dong' community center.
※ A seal can be reported only at 'dong' community center.

Separate recycling waste by type
Visitor	Issuance of Seal Certificate	Seal Report
Applicant himself/herself	① ID ※ Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.	① ID (Alien Registration Card, Certificate of Residence, Passport) ② Notarized Power of Attorney and apostil are required. ③ Registered Seal ※ Only the owner of the seal can register a seal.
Proxy	① Applicant’s ID (Original) ② Notarized Power of Attorney and apostil are required. ③ Power of Attorney ④ ID of the proxy

Processing Time: Instant

Inquiries: Civil Application & Passport Division and Foreigner Civil Application Desk at Jung-gu Office or 'dong' community center

※ Important tips when registering a seal

- Seals made of copperplate, rubber and other easily modified seals are not accepted. Seals made using a

computer are not accepted.

- Only the name registered on the Certificate of Family Relationship and Resident Registration can be used.

- Seals that are inappropriate for stamping on the seal file due to wear and tear or damage are not accepted.

- Characters that cannot be recognized as a name are not accepted.

- The size of the seal must be between 7mm and 30mm.

※ Should there be any change to the reported or registered seal, the seal must be registered again. If you have

lost your registered seal, you must register a new seal.

※ Although you are not required to report lost seals, you are strongly advised to submit a 'Seal Protection

Application' at your "dong" community center or register a new seal if yoy have lost your have lost your registered

seal.