Public documents (such as Driver License, Academic Records, Criminal Check or Police Clearance, Birth/Death certificates, Bachelor/Spinster, Marriage/Divorce) issued by Ghanaian authorities for use abroad must have:

Authentication or Cover letter from the issuing authority*

Notarized by Notary Public in Ghana

Certified by Judicial Service of Ghana

Attested by the Legal and Consular Bureau of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration

The Issuing Authorities are:

• Driver License – Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana
• Academic Records – The University or Educational Institution that issued the  academic records
• Criminal Check or Police Clearance – Ghana Police Service
• Birth/Death certificates – Birth and Death Registry
• Customary Marriage/Divorce documents – The local registry in Ghana where the marriage was registered

Processing fee of 40,000 Won

*Kindly note that the various authorities of the host country have intensified the verification of documents presented by applicants, despite any attestation cover letter from the Mission. The attestation of documents is usually completed two (2) days after submission. Collection days are Wednesdays and Fridays.

FEE PAYMENT

Note: All fees are to be paid directly into the Ghana Embassy KEBHana Bank Account:

Account Name: Embassy of The Republic of Ghana
Bank Name: KEB HANA Bank
Account Number: 166-890075-57105
Branch: Hannam-Jungang
Swift Code: KOEXKRSE

CONSULAR HOURS

The Consular Section working hours are:

For further information, you could call the Consular Section on the following telephone numbers for assistance:

02-3785-1427 or 02-749-8982

Thank you.