Joint Certificate: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use the Joint Certificate for digital signatures, banking, and accessing government portals in South Korea.
A Joint Certificate is a universal digital signature used to verify your identity for online banking, tax filing, and various government portals.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to all residents who hold a registered alien ID or a resident ID.
What you get
Once you have a certificate, you can use it as a digital signature to complete transactions and identity verifications. This includes managing your banking, filing your taxes, and accessing official government websites.
What it costs you
The certificate itself is free. However, you will need to spend time renewing it every year to keep it active. You will also need to install several browser plugins on your computer to make the system work.
The catch to know
Users often run into technical difficulties when using modern web browsers. Because the system relies on specific plugins, it is often easier to use a dedicated web browser specifically for your government-related tasks to avoid errors.
How to apply
- Visit the official portal to begin the registration process.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity using your resident or alien ID.
- Install the required security plugins when prompted by your browser.
- Complete the setup to receive your digital signature.