Gangseo-gu Launches 24-Hour Family Relationship Registration Processing Service

Fast Response to Urgent Civil Affairs
Such as Visa and Loan Applications

Gangseo-gu in Seoul is officially launching a service that processes urgent family relationship registration reports within 24 hours. Previously, such registrations took between three and seven days, but now the process has been shortened to within 24 hours, enabling swift handling of civil affairs in urgent situations such as visa applications, loans, or inheritance matters.

Application window for the "24-Hour Family Relationship Registration Report Processing Service." Provided by Gangseo-gu.

To apply, residents can request the 24-hour processing service from the official at the application window, and the results will be sent via text message. In addition, the district will strengthen its promotion of the "Electronic Family Relationship Registration System" (efamily.scourt.go.kr) to encourage its use. Currently, six types of reports?birth, name change, correction of the family relationship register, change of registration base, creation of surname and origin for those who have acquired nationality, and creation of family relationship registration?can be submitted online, and 13 types of certificates can be issued free of charge.

Gangseo-gu stated, "Although various certificates such as resident registration, certified copies, and local tax payment certificates are being issued through Government24, many residents are still unaware of the option to report family relationship registrations online," adding, "We plan to conduct intensive promotion through various channels such as electronic billboards, social media, and the district website."

The district expects that the new 24-hour processing service and the activation of online reporting will reduce both the time and cost burden for residents, significantly improving public convenience.

Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, said, "As the needs of residents regarding family relationship registration reports have become more diverse, we introduced the 24-hour processing service to provide fast and convenient service," adding, "We will continue to enhance satisfaction with resident-centered, customized administrative services."