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Requirements for an American to Marry in Korea
By:Joe

The documents listed below are required by the Korean government, as you will be married under the laws of Korea. These documents essentially replace the Family Census Registry that a Korean citizen presents when s/he wants to get married.

You can download required forms, but you will need Acrobat Reader to view them and their instructions on your computer. The latest Acrobat software is available for free download. The forms are also available at the Embassy at no charge.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship, such as a Birth Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate or U.S. passport.

A completed Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. You'll need one copy to be notarized by the U.S. Embassy. (Here are instructions for completing the form)

A completed Report and Certificate of Marriage. You'll need three copies, two of which will be notarized by the U.S. Embassy, and one for retention at the Korean Ward Office.(Here are instructions for completing these forms)

Proof of identity: for example, a driver's license, military I.D., etc.

Proof of termination of any prior marriage(s), including an original or certified copy of a divorce decree, annulment or death certificate for your previous spouse. Here's how to obtain vital records from the U.S.

If the American Citizen is under the age of 18, written permission to marry from both parents is required.

The fee for the notarizations, $90, which can be paid at the Embassy in dollars or in won, or by credit card. No personal checks please. There is no fee for military members.

Requirements for the Korean Partner...
Three copies in Korean and one in English of the Family Census Register (Hojuk Dungbon;호젿등본) issued within three months of the proposed date of marriage.

Valid Korean identification card (Jumin Deungnok Jeung; 주민등롿즿) and name stamp.

Proof of termination of any prior marriage(s), often shown on the Family Census Register.

If the Korean spouse is under the age of 20, written permission to marry from both parents is required.

These requirements for the Korean partner are intended as a quick summary. The full story, in Korean, is available from the ward or city office nearest you. The above documents are not U.S. Embassy requirements, but allow you to register your marriage in your Korean family census register. Follow this link for the guidance from the Seoul central office.

If your Fiancé/Fiancée is not a Korean Citizen, s/he should contact his/her own Embassy for information on what is required to marry in Korea.

Source: http://seoul.usembassy.gov/wwwh2510.html#korean






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