Key Summary
- Possible stepsSteps where speed can be adjusted, such as translation and notarization, can be expedited.
- Restriction phaseProcessing times at government offices and embassies are often difficult to reduce due to cost.
- CostIt depends on which stage and how much you pull, not the semen.
- PrincipleNot all documents can be expedited, and availability depends on where the bottleneck is.
There are frequently asked questions. “I need it by tomorrow, can it be done by express? How much more will it cost?”
Situations always arise where documents are needed urgently. This may be the case when the departure date has been brought forward, documents are suddenly requested locally, or the contract schedule has been postponed. In this case, you may be wondering whether it is possible to expedite the delivery and how much more it will cost.
In this article, we will explain how express delivery is structured, which documents are required and which documents are difficult, and how the cost is determined.
Stages where express is possible and stages where express is not possible
There is something you need to understand first. Document verification is divided into several steps, each with different scope for speed adjustment.
Translation is a representative step where expediting is possible. By concentrating translation staff, you can expedite your schedule. The larger the volume, the less room there is for expediting, but adjustments are possible.
Notarization can also be adjusted to some extent. It must adhere to the notary office's schedule, but in some cases it can be processed on the same day.
On the other hand, the level of government offices is different. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Apostille or consular authentication has a set processing procedure, so it is difficult to arbitrarily reduce it. This is especially true for embassy certification. Each country's embassy operates according to its own schedule and often has fixed reception and issuance dates, so paying more does not delay your application.
So whether expediting is possible depends on what stage the document goes through.
Which documents are best expedited?
To summarize, it is like this.
Documents that only require translation and notarization can be expedited relatively easily. This applies to cases where only the translation is certified and submitted, or only to notarization. In some cases, same-day processing is possible.
Documents with an Apostille require processing time at government offices, so the space is reduced. Still, the overall schedule can be shortened to some extent by pulling forward the translation and notarization steps.
It is most difficult to expedite documents from non-registered countries that require embassy authentication. The embassy schedule is fixed, and in countries such as the UAE that require additional local authentication, local schedules are also added. In this case, it is more realistic to calculate the schedule and start in advance rather than express.
How costs are determined
The express cost is not fixed, but depends on which step and how much you take.
If you expedite the translation, the cost increases as more manpower is invested. The larger the volume, the larger the width. If you schedule the notarization on the same day, there may be costs associated with scheduling. Add to this the cost of expedited shipping if you need to move documents quickly between institutions.
Conversely, in most cases, the processing period at government offices is not reduced even if you pay the express fee. So, rather than saying, “If you pay the express fee, it will always be faster,” it is more accurate to say that the cost is added depending on the adjustable steps.
When receiving a quote, it will be easier to judge if you check which step is taken and how much is added.
A more reliable method than express
To be honest, the best way is to eliminate the need for express.
Once the submission schedule is set, you can start by calculating backwards. If you have multiple documents or are submitting from an unregistered country, you will need to allow more space. In particular, if it is rejected once, you have to go through it again, and if it is rejected during the express process, it becomes more difficult because there is no time left.
Another thing, if you rush through the process, it is easy to skip checking the requirements. There are cases where the application is processed and then rejected without confirming whether certification is required between the translation and the original, or what type of document the submission party wants. The more urgent you are, the better it is to check the requirements.
It's good to let me know first when you're in a hurry
When inquiring with a tight schedule, please provide the following information so we can quickly determine availability.
- Exact date by when required
- Submission target country
- Document type and quantity
- Is translation required?
- Do you already have the original?
It is especially important that you have the original copy. This is because if you have to start with issuing documents, that adds time.
With this information, we can immediately advise you whether expediting is possible, if so, which steps can be delayed, or whether schedule adjustments are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If it is an express train, is it always the same day?
No. Documents that only require translation and notarization may be processed on the same day, but if Apostille or embassy authentication is required, same-day processing is difficult due to government office schedules.
Q. How much more does express cost cost?
It depends on which stage and how much you pull, not the semen. It is determined based on the amount of translation, coordination of notarization schedule, and quick delivery, so if you tell us the document information, we will guide you separately.
Q. Is embassy authentication also expedited?
Embassies operate on their own schedules, so coordination is difficult as the reception and issuance dates are often set. It is more realistic to start filing documents for non-registered countries in advance rather than expediting.
Q. Does the risk of rejection increase if you use express?
If you proceed in a hurry, it is easy to skip checking the requirements. The more urgent you are, the safer it is to check the submission requirements first before starting.
Q. When can I inquire by when is express delivery possible?
It varies depending on the type of document and country of submission. Please let us know the required date and document information and we will first check whether it is possible.
Conclusion
Expressing is about pulling adjustable steps, not reducing all steps. Translation and notarization can be done, but government office and embassy schedules are not. So whether expediting is possible and additional costs depend on which stage the document goes through.
Nanum Global will first check availability for urgent items. This is because I believe it is better to provide an accurate schedule than to proceed unreasonably and then have it rejected. If you have a tight schedule, please let us know the required date, country of submission, type of document, and whether you have the original. We will reply with a summary of whether express delivery is possible and the expected schedule.
Are you in a hurry for documents?
If you tell us the required date, country of submission, document type, and whether you have the original, we will inform you immediately whether expedited processing is possible and the expected schedule.
