Apostille Prices

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:

  • 15,000 YEN for Apostille Authentication of your document.

Please note that this price does not include translation or shipping fees. Shipping costs are as follows:

  • Domestic Shipping: 500 YEN (Letter Pack Express)
  • International Shipping:
    • 750 YEN (Regular Air Mail with tracking)
    • 2,000-4000 YEN (EMS Courier)

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 Prices

(For Japanese Diplomas, Private Documents & Copies)

  1. Document Reissue or Submission (no cost)
    • Reissue Fee: 15,000 YEN
    • 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: 4,000 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
    • Fee: 26,500 YEN
    • We submit the document to a notary office, verify all requirements, and have it physically notarized.
  4. Legalization
    • Fee: 15,000 YEN
    • After notarization, the document is authenticated by the Legal Affairs Bureau. This is usually completed on the same day.
  5. Apostille Authentication
    • Fee: 15,000 YEN
    • 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.

Total Estimated Cost (Before Shipping):

60,500 YEN (with no reissue fee)

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