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Table of Contents
  1. What Is the Resident Record in Korea
  2. Where You Can Apply
  3. Step-by-Step: How to Request
  4. Required Documents, Fees, and Time
  5. FAQ
  6. Notes
  7. Related Guides

How to Request a Resident Record in Korea

This guide explains how to get a Resident Record in Korea and which document foreigners should ask for. It covers online (Government24) and in-person (community center) methods, documents to bring, fees, and quick tips.

What Is the Resident Record in Korea

Resident Record usually means the Resident Registration Certificate for Korean citizens: 주민등록등본 (full copy) or 주민등록초본 (abstract). These show your registered address, household, and basic details.

Important for foreigners: Most foreign residents do not have a 주민등록 number. Instead, you usually need one of these:

  • Certificate of Facts on Residence (거주사실확인서 / 거주사실증명서) from the local community center (주민센터).
  • Certificate of Alien Registration Details from Immigration (HiKorea) if an institution requests alien registration information.

Some offices may accept either document. Always check which certificate they require before you apply.

Where You Can Apply

Korean citizens can request 등본/초본 through:

Foreign residents can request:

  • Certificate of Facts on Residence at the community center for your address.
  • Immigration certificate (alien registration details) via HiKorea or at an immigration office, when required by banks, employers, or schools.
How to Request a Resident Record in Korea

Step-by-Step: How to Request

Online (Government24) for Citizens

  1. Go to Government24 and sign in.
  2. Choose 주민등록등본 or 주민등록초본.
  3. Authenticate with one of: Mobile PASS, Financial Certificate (금융인증서), Joint Certificate (공동인증서), or Mobile ID.
  4. Select purpose, choose information to display (e.g., address history, 주민번호 masking), and request the copy.
  5. Download the PDF or use a document number (문서번호) for online submission.

In Person (Community Center) — Citizens

  1. Bring a valid photo ID.
  2. Take a number and ask for 주민등록등본 or 초본.
  3. Tell the staff which details you need shown (e.g., full ID number, address history).
  4. Pay the small issuance fee and receive the print immediately.

In Person (Community Center) — Foreigners

  1. Bring your Alien Registration Card (ARC) or passport.
  2. Ask for 거주사실확인서 (Certificate of Facts on Residence). This confirms your current domestic address.
  3. Check boxes for any extra info the recipient needs (e.g., move-in date).
  4. Pay the fee and receive the print right away.

Immigration Certificate — When Requested

  1. Log in to HiKorea or visit an immigration office.
  2. Request the Certificate of Alien Registration Details if the institution specifically asks for immigration records.
  3. Pay the fee and obtain the document.

Required Documents, Fees, and Time

  • ID to bring: Citizens: Korean ID (주민등록증) or driver’s license. Foreigners: ARC or passport.
  • Proof of address (sometimes): Lease, utility bill, or housing contract may be asked if your address was just updated.
  • Fees: Online issuance is commonly free; in-person prints have a small fee (usually a few hundred KRW). Immigration certificates have a separate fee.
  • Processing time: Immediate for both online and in-person. Immigration requests are usually same day at the counter.
  • Language help: You can ask for English issuance notes, but most certificates are in Korean. Attach your own translation if needed.

FAQ

Q1. I am a foreigner. Can I get 주민등록등본?
A. Normally no. Foreign residents should request 거주사실확인서 at the community center. Use immigration certificates only when the recipient asks for them.

Q2. Is a digital copy accepted?
A. Many offices accept the official PDF or document number from Government24. Always confirm with the receiving office.

Q3. Can someone else request it for me?
A. Proxy issuance is limited. A legal representative or family member may apply with proper proof and a power of attorney. Rules vary by office.

Q4. My address changed recently. What should I do first?
A. Update your address (move-in report) at the community center or immigration office, then request the certificate so it shows the new address.

Notes

  • Decide exactly which document the recipient needs (등본/초본 for citizens, 거주사실확인서 for foreigners, or immigration certificate).
  • Ask whether the receiving office needs a full ID number or masked number. This affects how your copy is printed.
  • If you submit online, keep the PDF and the document number until the process is complete.
  • For bank or telecom sign-ups, community center certificates are widely accepted for address proof.

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