Obtaining official documents like the Resident Registration Certificate (주민등록등본) is a common task when living in Korea. This guide provides the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases needed to navigate the process of requesting and receiving this important document at government offices or online.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 주민등록등본 발급받기
Pronunciation: ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon bal-geup-bat-gi
Meaning: Getting a resident registration certificate issued
Essential Vocabulary
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Expression: 주민등록등본
Pronunciation: ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon
Meaning: Resident Registration Certificate (Certified Copy of Resident Registration) -
Expression: 발급
Pronunciation: bal-geup
Meaning: Issuance -
Expression: 신청
Pronunciation: sin-cheong
Meaning: Application -
Expression: 주민센터
Pronunciation: ju-min-sen-teo
Meaning: Community Service Center (local government office) -
Expression: 구청
Pronunciation: gu-cheong
Meaning: District Office -
Expression: 시청
Pronunciation: si-cheong
Meaning: City Hall -
Expression: 신분증
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung
Meaning: Identification Card (ID) -
Expression: 수수료
Pronunciation: su-su-ryo
Meaning: Fee, commission -
Expression: 인터넷 발급
Pronunciation: in-teo-net bal-geup
Meaning: Online Issuance -
Expression: 무인민원발급기
Pronunciation: mu-in-min-won-bal-geup-gi
Meaning: Unmanned Civil Service Issuance Machine (Kiosk) -
Expression: 서류
Pronunciation: seo-ryu
Meaning: Document -
Expression: 제출하다
Pronunciation: je-chul-ha-da
Meaning: To submit
Basic Phrases for Requesting
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Expression: 주민등록등본 발급받으러 왔어요.
Pronunciation: ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon bal-geup-ba-deu-reo wa-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I came here to get a resident registration certificate issued. -
Expression: 주민등록등본 한 통 발급해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon han tong bal-geup-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please issue one copy of the resident registration certificate. -
Expression: 등본 떼러 왔는데요.
Pronunciation: deung-bon tte-reo wan-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: I’m here to get a copy of the register (casual way to say 등본). -
Expression: 여기서 주민등록등본 발급받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon bal-geup-ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I get a resident registration certificate issued here? -
Expression: 등본 신청서 어디에 있어요?
Pronunciation: deung-bon sin-cheong-seo eo-di-e i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Where is the application form for the certificate? -
Expression: 이거 작성하면 되나요?
Pronunciation: i-geo jak-seong-ha-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Should I fill this out? -
Expression: 신분증 여기 있습니다.
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung yeo-gi it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Here is my ID card. -
Expression: 등본 발급 신청합니다.
Pronunciation: deung-bon bal-geup sin-cheong-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I’d like to apply for the issuance of the resident registration certificate. -
Expression: 몇 통 필요하세요?
Pronunciation: myeot tong pil-yo-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: How many copies do you need? (Question you might be asked) -
Expression: 두 통 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: du tong pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I need two copies.
Phrases for Specifying Details
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Expression: 과거 주소 변동 사항 포함해 주세요.
Pronunciation: gwa-geo ju-so byeon-dong sa-hang po-ham-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please include past address changes. -
Expression: 세대원 정보는 전부 나오게 해주세요.
Pronunciation: se-dae-won jeong-bo-neun jeon-bu na-o-ge hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make sure all household members’ information is shown. -
Expression: 주민등록번호 뒷자리는 가려주세요.
Pronunciation: ju-min-deung-rok-beon-ho dwit-ja-ri-neun ga-ryeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please hide the last digits of the resident registration number. -
Expression: 제출용으로 필요해요.
Pronunciation: je-chul-yong-eu-ro pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I need it for submission (to an institution). -
Expression: 은행 제출용입니다.
Pronunciation: eun-haeng je-chul-yong-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It’s for submission to the bank. -
Expression: 본인 확인용입니다.
Pronunciation: bon-in hwa-gin-yong-im-ni-da.
Meaning: It’s for personal identification purposes. -
Expression: 전체 세대원 포함으로 발급해주세요.
Pronunciation: jeon-che se-dae-won po-ham-eu-ro bal-geup-hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please issue it including all household members. -
Expression: 특정 세대원만 나오게 할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: teuk-jeong se-dae-won-man na-o-ge hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can you issue it showing only specific household members? -
Expression: 발급 용도를 적어야 하나요?
Pronunciation: bal-geup yong-do-reul jeo-geo-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to write down the purpose of issuance? -
Expression: 외국인 등록 사실 증명서도 같이 발급 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: oe-gu-gin deung-rok sa-sil jeung-myeong-seo-do ga-chi bal-geup ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Can I also get the Certificate of Alien Registration issued together? (Note: This is a different document, but often requested alongside)
Phrases for Asking Questions
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Expression: 발급 수수료는 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: bal-geup su-su-ryo-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the issuance fee? -
Expression: 얼마나 기다려야 하나요?
Pronunciation: eol-ma-na gi-da-ryeo-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How long do I have to wait? -
Expression: 인터넷으로도 발급받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: in-teo-ne-seu-ro-do bal-geup-ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I get it issued online as well? -
Expression: 무인민원발급기에서도 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: mu-in-min-won-bal-geup-gi-e-seo-do ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it also possible at the unmanned civil service issuance machine? -
Expression: 대리인도 발급받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: dae-ri-in-do bal-geup-ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can a representative (proxy) get it issued too? -
Expression: 위임장이 필요한가요?
Pronunciation: wi-im-jang-i pil-yo-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is a power of attorney (letter of authorization) needed? -
Expression: 신분증 말고 다른 서류도 필요한가요?
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung mal-go da-reun seo-ryu-do pil-yo-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Besides the ID card, are any other documents needed? -
Expression: 발급 신청서 작성하는 것 좀 도와주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: bal-geup sin-cheong-seo jak-seong-ha-neun geot jom do-wa-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you please help me fill out the application form? -
Expression: 영문 등본도 발급되나요?
Pronunciation: yeong-mun deung-bon-do bal-geup-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Is an English version of the certificate also available? -
Expression: 어디서 수수료를 내면 되나요?
Pronunciation: eo-di-seo su-su-ryo-reul nae-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Where should I pay the fee?
Korean Culture Notes
The 주민등록등본 (ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon) is a fundamental document in South Korea, proving residency and household composition. It’s frequently required for various administrative tasks, such as opening bank accounts, applying for jobs, enrolling in schools, or dealing with real estate.
You can typically obtain this certificate in several ways: visiting your local 주민센터 (Community Service Center), 구청 (District Office), or 시청 (City Hall); using a 무인민원발급기 (unmanned kiosk), often found in subway stations or government buildings; or online through the government portal (정부24 – Jeong-bu-i-sip-sa), which usually requires digital authentication.
When requesting in person, you will almost always need to present a valid photo ID, such as your Korean Resident Registration Card (주민등록증 – ju-min-deung-rok-jjeung) or Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증 – oe-gu-gin-deung-rok-jjeung). There’s usually a small fee (around 400-600 KRW) for issuance at an office or kiosk, while online issuance is often free.
Be aware that you might be asked about the specific information needed on the certificate (e.g., including past addresses, showing all household members, hiding the last digits of the resident registration number). Knowing the purpose of the document helps the official issue the correct version.
Foreign residents usually need their Alien Registration Card (ARC) to request documents related to their residency status, which might include a Certificate of Alien Registration Facts (외국인등록사실증명서 – oe-gu-gin-deung-rok-sa-sil-jeung-myeong-seo) rather than the standard 주민등록등본, unless they are part of a Korean household.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A person (A) goes to the local Community Service Center (주민센터) to get a resident registration certificate issued and speaks with the official (B).
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요. 주민등록등본 발급받으러 왔습니다.
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. ju-min-deung-rok-deung-bon bal-geup-ba-deu-reo wat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Hello. I’m here to get a resident registration certificate issued. -
Expression: B: 네, 신분증 좀 보여주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, sin-bun-jjeung jom bo-yeo-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, could I see your ID card, please? -
Expression: A: 네, 여기 있습니다.
Pronunciation: A: ne, yeo-gi it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Yes, here it is. -
Expression: B: 감사합니다. 몇 통 필요하신가요? 그리고 특별히 포함해야 할 내용이나 가려야 할 정보 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: B: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. myeot tong pil-yo-ha-sin-ga-yo? geu-ri-go teuk-byeol-hi po-ham-hae-ya hal nae-yong-i-na ga-ryeo-ya hal jeong-bo i-sseu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Thank you. How many copies do you need? Also, is there any specific information that needs to be included or hidden? -
Expression: A: 한 통만 필요하고요, 주민등록번호 뒷자리는 가려주세요. 은행 제출용입니다.
Pronunciation: A: han tong-man pil-yo-ha-go-yo, ju-min-deung-rok-beon-ho dwit-ja-ri-neun ga-ryeo-ju-se-yo. eun-haeng je-chul-yong-im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: I only need one copy, and please hide the last digits of the resident registration number. It’s for submission to the bank. -
Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. 수수료는 400원입니다. 저쪽 창구에서 납부하시면 됩니다. 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da. su-su-ryo-neun sa-baek-won-im-ni-da. jeo-jjok chang-gu-e-seo nap-bu-ha-si-myeon doem-ni-da. jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Okay, I understand. The fee is 400 won. You can pay at that counter over there. Please wait a moment. -
Expression: A: 네, 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: A: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Yes, thank you.
Practice Tips
Getting official documents can feel intimidating, but knowing these phrases will make the process much smoother! Try practicing the request phrases aloud. Imagine yourself at the 주민센터~ You can also role-play the conversation example with a friend or language partner. Remember to bring your ID! Familiarizing yourself with the different ways to get the certificate (office, kiosk, online) is also helpful. Good luck! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!)
