Following the reorganization of the national adoption system, the issuance of Adoption Verification Certificate will be administered by the National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC), starting July 19, 2025.

Please refer to the following information regarding the application process and required documents.

1. How to Apply

∙ Submit the required documents via email.

*Please note: Once the adoption case management system is launched (scheduled for December 2025), applications and issuance will be processed through the system.

2. Application Start Date

∙ From Saturday, July 19, 2025

3. Submission Email Address

∙ familysearch@ncrc.or.kr

4. Required Documents(Please refer to attached forms)

① Application for Adoption Verification (1 copy)

② Personal Information Collection and Usage Agreement (1 copy)

③ A copy of the applicant’s ID

 (e.g., passport or resident registration card—must include a photo and identification details)

5. Issuance Procedure

Email submission of application → Verification of documents and applicant’s identity → Confirmation of adoption records → Issuance of Adoption Verification Certificate

6. Important Notes

∙ The Adoption Verification Certificate can only be issued upon application by the adoptee. The application form must include the adoptee’s handwritten signature.

(*If the adoptee is a minor, the adoptive parent may apply on their behalf.)

∙ The certificate will be issued within 7 business days from the date of application.However, if any documents are incomplete, a request for additional submission will be made, and the date of receipt will be re-calculated based on the date of completed submission.

7. Contact Information

(NCRC) – Adoption Information Disclosure Support Division

∙ Email: familysearch@ncrc.or.kr

∙ Phone: +82-2-6454-8649