Sohee Han
As of November 2026, the fee for a certificate of registered matters (commonly called a property registry copy, 등기부등본) is KRW 1,000 per copy online or at a kiosk. [1] If you get it in person at a registry office (등기소), the fee is KRW 1,200 per copy of up to 20 pages. Each page over 20 adds KRW 50. [1] If you only view the registry record, the online viewing fee is KRW 700, and the in-person viewing fee is KRW 1,200 per registry record. [1][1] However, if the registered owner of a property gets an electronic certificate for their own property online, the issuance fee is waived. So if the property is yours, check this exception first. [1]
Fee comparison at a glance: online, kiosk and in-person
You can get a certificate of registered matters in three ways: by visiting a registry office, at a kiosk, or through the Supreme Court Internet Registry Office (대법원 인터넷등기소). [2] You can view a record by visiting a registry office or on the Internet Registry Office. [2] Fees, available certificate types and payment methods differ by channel, so a single table makes the choice easier.
| Channel | Viewing fee | Issuance fee | Payment method and how to apply | Certificates available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Registry Office | Online viewing fee KRW 700 [1] | Online issuance fee KRW 1,000 per copy [1] | Pay by credit card, bank account transfer, electronic money, etc. [1] | Limited to 5 types of certificates [2] |
| Kiosk | Viewing is done in person or online [2] | Kiosk issuance fee KRW 1,000 per copy [1] | Pay by cash, credit card, electronic money, etc. [1] | Limited to the full certificate (including cancelled entries) [2] |
| Registry office visit | In-person viewing fee KRW 1,200 per registry record [1] | In-person issuance fee KRW 1,200 per copy of up to 20 pages [1] | Fill out and submit an application form [2] | The certificate type written on the application form [2] |
Even for the same certificate, an in-person copy costs KRW 1,200 and an online or kiosk copy costs KRW 1,000, so visiting is more expensive. [1][1] Viewing costs KRW 700 online and KRW 1,200 in person. This gap is larger than the issuance gap (KRW 200). [1][1] A kiosk is not a viewing channel, so you only need to compare two viewing fees: online and in person. [2]
What is the difference between viewing and issuance?
Viewing is the procedure for checking the contents of a registry record. On the Internet Registry Office, you can view it electronically. At a registry office, you can view it on paper. [2] Issuance is the procedure for receiving those contents as a certificate of registered matters. If you only need to see the owner or mortgage status, viewing is enough. If the place you submit it to, such as a bank or a government office, requires a certificate, you need issuance.
- Viewing: The online viewing fee is KRW 700 per registry record or per set of documents for one case. [1]
- Issuance: This is the procedure to choose when you need to receive and submit the contents as a certificate. [2]
- Hours: The Internet Registry Office is available for viewing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. [2]
- Re-viewing: You can view a record again within 1 hour after the first viewing. [2]
If you only need to check the contents, online viewing at KRW 700 is the cheapest choice. [1]
How much if it is over 20 pages? In-person fee calculation and amounts under KRW 100
The in-person issuance fee depends on the number of pages. The issuance fee for a certificate of registered matters is KRW 1,200 per copy of up to 20 pages. If one copy exceeds 20 pages, you pay KRW 50 more for each extra page. [1] The calculation goes as follows.
- Check the number of pages in one copy. If it is 20 pages or fewer, the in-person issuance fee is simply KRW 1,200. [1]
- If it is over 20 pages, multiply the number of extra pages by KRW 50 and add it to the base fee. [1]
- If the total has a fraction of less than KRW 100, that fraction is not counted. [1]
A full certificate that includes all cancelled entries can run over 20 pages. For in-person issuance, note that the extra pages are added to the fee. The same KRW 50 per extra page over 20 applies when you receive a printout of registered matters after viewing, or copies of an application form or attached documents. [1]
By contrast, kiosks and the internet charge a fixed KRW 1,000 per copy regardless of the number of pages, so no separate page calculation is needed. [1] The more long certificates you need to get in multiple copies, the easier it is to predict the cost with the internet or a kiosk.
When the fee is waived: owner's own issuance and one time after e-filing
The rule is that fees apply, and a waiver is the exception. There are two main grounds for a waiver.
- Electronic issuance by the registered owner: If the registered owner of ownership gets an electronic certificate of registered matters for that property online, the issuance fee is waived. [1]
- One time after an e-filed case is processed: After a registration case filed electronically has been processed, the online issuance fee or online viewing fee that the applicant or agent pays for that case is waived for one time only. [1]
Note that the waiver applies to an "electronic certificate received online." Even an owner does not get this waiver when getting a paper copy at a registry office counter. [1] The second ground applies "for one time only," so from the second time for the same case you must pay the online fee. [1]
Even if other fee reduction rules exist, the issuance fee for certificates of registered matters at kiosks and online, and the online viewing fee, are not waived under those rules. [1] If you expect it to be free online just because you qualify for a reduction, you will be disappointed at the payment step. It is more accurate to judge by whether you meet the two grounds above.
Certificate types available at kiosks and online, and items you enter yourself
Even though the fee is the same KRW 1,000, the range of certificates the two channels issue is different. [1]
| Category | Kiosk | Internet Registry Office |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates available | Limited to the full certificate (including cancelled entries) [2] | Limited to 5 types, including the full certificate, the full certificate (currently valid matters), a partial certificate (share of a specific person), a partial certificate (current ownership status) and a partial certificate (share acquisition history) [2] |
| Items you enter yourself | Type of property, lot number, number of copies [2] | Type of property, lot number, number of copies, type of certificate to be issued [2] |
Checking the items below before issuance can reduce the chance of having to get a wrongly issued certificate again.
- Check whether you need a full certificate that shows all cancelled entries or only the currently valid matters. A kiosk only issues the full certificate including cancelled entries. [2]
- If you need a partial certificate, such as the share of a specific person, current ownership status or share acquisition history, you must choose it on the Internet Registry Office, not at a kiosk. [2]
- Enter the type of property and the lot number accurately. You must enter them yourself in both channels. [2][2]
- For in-person issuance, write the type of property, lot number, number of copies and type of certificate on the application form and submit it. [2]
Which method suits me? Criteria by situation
Considering the fees and limits of each channel, the choice depends on your purpose.
- When you only need to check the contents: Online viewing is the cheapest at KRW 700. [1]
- When you need a certificate to submit: Get it online or at a kiosk for KRW 1,000 per copy. [1] If the full certificate including cancelled entries is enough, use a kiosk. If you need a partial certificate, use the internet. [2][2]
- When you issue your own property online: For an electronic certificate, first check the waiver conditions explained above. [1]
- When you need to ask staff or see an application form or attached documents: Some tasks cannot be handled online, so you must visit. [3]
The payment method is also a factor when choosing a channel. At a kiosk, you can pay with cash or a credit card. Online, you must pay by credit card, bank account transfer, electronic money, etc. [1] If you only have cash, online issuance is difficult, and a kiosk or a registry office visit is a realistic alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. Can I pay the fee in cash at a kiosk?
Yes. When you receive a certificate of registered matters from a kiosk, you can pay with cash or a credit card. Electronic money and credit card payment through a mobile device app are also accepted. [1] Online, you must pay by credit card, account transfer, electronic money, etc., so you cannot use cash. [1]
Q2. If I only view online and get a certificate later, is the viewing fee deducted?
No rule that deducts the viewing fee from the issuance fee was found. The online viewing fee of KRW 700 and the online issuance fee of KRW 1,000 are set in separate provisions. [1][1] If you meet one of the two waiver grounds above, the relevant fee is waived. [1][1] If not, you pay for viewing and issuance separately.
Q3. Can I see an application form or attached documents online?
Some tasks, such as viewing application forms and attached documents, cannot be done online, so you need to visit a registry office. [3] The in-person viewing fee is KRW 1,200 per set of documents for one case. [1]