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42-2 · Fact finding & certification

Issuance of Fact Verification Certificates

A fact verification certificate is issued by an administrative agent under Article 20(1) of the Certified Administrative Agents Act to confirm facts related to the agent's work, and under Article 21 of its Enforcement Decree its scope is limited to facts related to work the agent personally performed. The form is Form No. 17 under Article 13 of the Enforcement Rule; the certificate is requested from the agent who handled the work, and the agent must issue it promptly based on objective facts unless there is a special reason. It is used to show administrative agencies, financial institutions or counterparties what the agent confirmed in the course of work, such as the conclusion of a premium (key money) contract or letter of undertaking, the fact of document preparation and submission on someone's behalf, or the result of an on-site check. It does not have conclusive effect like a notarization, so the recipient judges its credibility together with the supporting materials.

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🌐 Fact Confirmation Certificate Issued by an Administrative Agent
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When this applies

When this applies

Persons who need a certificate documenting facts within the scope of work directly verified or performed by an administrative agent.
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Procedure

Procedure

Procedure type
  • Drafting Difficulty Low

    Work completed by drafting documents such as contracts, certified letters or statements of fact, without review by a government authority.

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    Confirm the fact to prove and the recipient: decide what must be proven to whom, and obtain in advance any required items or form set by the recipient. Banks and public offices require different items, so the scope is set at this stage.

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    Confirm prior work and identity: The issuing administrative agent must already have personally performed the relevant work. Confirm identity, purpose and retained work records. The original task, new investigation or a site visit is separate from the basic certificate-issuance service.

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    Review supporting materials: contracts, receipts, photos, communication records and public registers are compared to confirm that dates, places and parties match. Anything not backed by materials is left out of the certificate.

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    Drafting, signing and sealing: the confirmed facts, method of confirmation and date are entered on Form No. 17 and the administrative agent signs and seals it. Where needed, party confirmations or a certificate of personal signature are attached to strengthen its evidentiary value.

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    Issuance and record keeping: the original is issued to the applicant, and a copy with the supporting materials is kept at the office. If a dispute arises, the time of drafting and the supporting materials become the basis for judging credibility.

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    Submission and follow-up: if the recipient calls to confirm or asks for more materials, the office answers with the retained materials, and with a power of attorney it can also submit the certificate on the client's behalf.

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Filing route

Filing route

The administrative agency, financial institution or counterparty that requested the certificate

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check
Actual processing agencyCertificate recipient
Statutory and policy authorityAgency by case
Online routeOfficial check
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Prepare the issuance timing after setting the issuance date and the recipient's submission deadline. Issuance fees and submission formats vary based on recipient requirements.Official check
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Fees & official charges

Fees & official charges

Administrative service fee
  • Issue of an administrative scrivener’s fact confirmation certificate from KRW 300,000
All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and responses to up to two supplement requests.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

Basic documents

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Scope of services

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.