Hello.
I'm an administrative translation attorney of Incheon Songdo office. There is an international school in Songdo, so many American teachers work here. These people sometimes have work to do real estate transactions, account clearing, etc. in their home country, the United States. What they need at this time is a power of attorney. I have an inquiry about this matter. I have helped them by issuing a certificate of attestation. But there are times when a lawyer notarization is necessary. I am writing this time because there is an example that can be helpful in this case. I organize and post the mails I exchanged with a customer who is an American teacher.
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customer's question
Hello,
I am trying to buy a house in the states and my bank is looking for a Power of Attorney but notarized and I was told that you might be able to help with this from Damon Holmes.
I am just worried that the bank won't accept it.
My answer
First of all, nice to contact you. You ask a good question. I am not a notary public. I am a certified translator and administrative agent. I have the right to issue an attestation of fact in accordance with the law. This certificate of fact(certificate of attestation) is well received in the United States. However, due to differences in laws and systems, my certificate may not be accepted. If you want a more reliable method, it is recommended to get a notarization from a notary public. As you may know, there is no notary office in Songdo. There are three or four in Munhak-dong where the Incheon District Court is located.
You can visit there with the original English text, Korean translation, and ID. In some cases, delegation is also possible. Of course, you need a power of attorney to give to the delegator.
Customer’s question
My comrade teacher sent me your authentication documents and I have sent them to the bank to get clarification if whether are accepted. My hope that it is otherwise I've made an appointment with the US embassy. Do have numbers for those Notary republics that you mention?
I forgot you're an American. That notarization at the U.S. Embassy is one good way. This is the most reliable way. But it's a little annoying because of distance. If you want to get a notarization in Incheon, I recommend a notarization office Mz. Choi is the notary director of this office and is kind. Her phone number is 010-****-****
My answer
I just got a call from Mz. Choi. She said you called her lately.
It is that you need an interpreter to get a notarized.
I can be an interpreter, too. By the way, I am busy now.
I hope there is someone around who can help you with interpreting.
Customer’s question
That would be great.
I just need to know if she is a US notary and if she could notarize a Power of Attorney for Real Estate.
My answer
She is Korean. She is not a notary, but she is in charge of the notary office. The notary will sign the document she made. Notarization of facts about power of attorney is one of the office's main tasks.
Customer’s question
I have the document that needs to be notarized. I don't need anything made. I just need to know if their notary stamp is approved by the US.
Here is what I need notarized.
My answer
If the U.S. bank does not require an Apostille legalizatoin, the document will be accepted in the U.S. with a seal of a Korean notary. After reviewing the PDF file you sent, it seems that notarization is needed for now. My certificate of attestation may not be accepted. I think the form of the PDF file is complete. You need a Korean translation if you want to get a notarization for your document. In your case, I think that notarization of the U.S. Embassy may be more convenient.
Customer’s final mail
Alright, I will make an appointment.
