Apostille Details

Apostille Authentication Service & Pricing

We offer Apostille Authentication services for your original documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan. Our pricing is as follows:

Shipping options are as follows:

  • Domestic Shipping:
  • International Shipping:

If your document was issued more than 3 months ago, we will need to reissue a new copy before it can be authenticated.

Authenticating Diplomas, Private Documents, & Copies (non-originals)

In cases where the document falls outside the scope of civil office-issued documents or requires translation for Apostille Authentication, additional steps such as notarization and Legal Bureau authentication may be necessary.

Private Document Apostille Workflow with Details

(For Japanese Diplomas, Private Documents & Copies)

  1. Document Reissue or Submission (no cost)
    • Options:
      • We can reissue an original Japanese Diploma or Private Document.
      • You can send us the original document. (no cost)
      • Apostille authentication of a copy is possible if an original is not required. (no cost)
  2. Translation
    • Starting from: 5,000 YEN ~
    • Translation into English or Japanese is required as part of the Apostille process. Only translations done by me will be accepted by the notary office.
  3. Notarization
    • We submit the document to a notary office, verify all requirements, and have it physically notarized.
  4. Legalization
    • After notarization, the document is authenticated by the Legal Affairs Bureau. This is usually completed on the same day.
  5. Apostille Authentication
    • The final step involves Apostille Stamp authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You will receive a scanned PDF of the documents before the originals are dispatched via courier.

Please send us a copy of your document via our contact page, and we will assess the required steps.