A loan application, a move-in report, a document for work — you need a resident registration certificate (jumin deungbon) today, but there's no time to visit the community center and no printer at home. The good news: these days you rarely need to go in person at all.
The short answer: on Gov24 (gov.kr) you can issue one by phone or PC, free, 24/7 — and even without a printer, save it as a PDF to submit. With sign-in, it takes about 3–5 minutes.
Deungbon vs. chobon — which do you need?
- Resident registration copy (deungbon) — info for the whole household. Used for lease contracts, subsidy applications, anything needing family details.
- Abstract (chobon) — your details and address history. Used for employment, banking and military-service paperwork.
If you only need your own address without family info, get the chobon.
Issuing on Gov24, in five minutes
- ① Go to gov.kr (check it's the official address)
- ② Sign in — simple auth (Kakao, Naver, PASS, Toss) or a joint/financial certificate. Non-members can issue with simple auth too
- ③ Search "resident registration" → pick the service → "Issue"
- ④ Choose options — include/exclude household members, show/mask ID-number back digits — to match what the recipient wants
- ⑤ Under "print document," print it or "Save as PDF"
No printer? Save the PDF to your phone and print it at a convenience store (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven) network printer, or submit it electronically.
Good to know
- Online issuance is free, with no limit. An in-person copy at the office is ₩400.
- Nights and weekends, an unmanned kiosk (fingerprint auth) at subway stations and marts is an option; the fee varies by machine and district.
- Online issuance can't be done on someone else's behalf — for that, visit the community center.
- Screenshots are often rejected — always submit the issued PDF or printout.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes. Online issuance on Gov24 is free with identity verification and no limit; only in-person copies cost ₩400.
Does the certificate expire?
No legal expiry, but most institutions want one issued within 3 months (banks/public bodies sometimes 1 month). Check with the recipient.
It won't print or save.
A blocked pop-up is the usual cause — allow pop-ups and retry. If it persists, call the Gov24 help center (1588-2188).
Install the Gov24 app in advance, or note one nearby kiosk, and you'll never be caught out when a document is suddenly due.
This is general 2026 guidance; fees and procedures can vary by district and over time.
