Get your university degree apostilled for international employers, graduate school applications, or professional licensing abroad. We handle notarization requirements, apostille submission, and certified translation. Free document review.
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Where was your diploma issued?
Unlike birth or marriage certificates — which are issued by government vital records offices and follow a straightforward apostille process — university diplomas are issued by private or public educational institutions. This means the apostille process often has an additional step: depending on the state, the diploma may need to be notarized first before the Secretary of State will apostille it.
Getting this wrong is one of the most common causes of rejection and delays. Our free document review confirms the exact steps required for your specific diploma and destination country before we start.
An apostilled diploma is required for:
Starting a new job in another country? Most international employers and HR departments require an apostilled diploma for employment verification. We prepare your degree for use in Spain, Italy, the UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond.
Graduate school applications and university transfers in Hague Convention countries require an apostilled original degree or diploma. We process this alongside an apostille for your transcripts for a complete academic package.
Medical, legal, engineering, and other regulated professions require credential verification abroad. An apostilled diploma is a standard requirement for foreign licensing bodies and professional associations.
| Document | Issuing authority | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original university diploma or notarized copy | University / degree-granting institution | As issued by the university | Must bear the university's official seal and authorized signature. Some jurisdictions require notarization before apostille — we advise based on your specific institution and destination. |
| Notarization (if required) | Notary Public | 1–2 business days | Required in some US states before the Secretary of State will apostille a university diploma. We confirm whether this step is needed for your specific state. |
| Apostille certificate | Secretary of State (US) or national apostille authority | 1–10 business days | Attached to the diploma or notarized copy. The authority depends on the state where the university is located or where the notarization was performed. |
| Certified translation (if required) | Sworn / certified translator | 1–2 business days | Required for submission to foreign employers, universities, or licensing bodies in non-English-speaking countries. |
| Copy of valid passport | Applicant | Current | Name on the diploma must match exactly. Variations (middle name, accents) may require additional documentation. |
Send us a scan of your diploma. We confirm whether notarization is required prior to apostille (this varies by state and destination country), identify the correct apostille authority, and provide a full timeline and quote.
If your state requires notarization before apostille, we coordinate this step — either through our partner notaries or by guiding you to a local notary. We review the notarized copy before submission to the state office.
We submit your diploma (or notarized copy) to the Secretary of State of the relevant state and track progress through the state office. You receive status updates throughout.
If a certified translation is required for your destination, we arrange it after the apostille is attached. Final documents are delivered by express tracked courier — ready for foreign employers, universities, or licensing bodies.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
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It depends on the state where the university is located. Some US states will apostille an original diploma bearing the university's official seal directly. Others require the diploma to be notarized first — where a notary certifies the document and the Secretary of State then apostilles the notary's signature. We confirm the exact requirement for your state in our free document review.
The Secretary of State of the state where the university is located — or where the notarization was performed if notarization was required. For example, a diploma from a Texas university is handled through the Texas Secretary of State. We manage submissions to all 50 state offices.
Many state offices require the original diploma or a certified copy issued by the university. A plain photocopy cannot be apostilled directly. If your original diploma is irreplaceable and you're hesitant to send it, we can advise on obtaining a certified replacement copy from your university that can be apostilled without risk to your original.
Once we have the correct document, apostille processing takes 1–10 business days depending on the state and service level. If notarization is also required, add 1–2 business days. We offer expedited processing where available.
Often yes — for graduate school admissions, employment, or licensing purposes abroad, both the diploma and official transcripts must be apostilled separately. Each is a separate document and requires its own apostille. We handle both in a single coordinated order to save time.
The apostille authenticates the document — it confirms your degree is genuine. For regulated professions (medicine, law, engineering), a separate homologation or credential recognition process is typically required by the destination country's licensing authority. We advise on the full process and can connect you with credential evaluation services.
Yes. We apostille diplomas issued in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and many other Hague Convention countries. Procedures and authorities differ by country — we manage the complete process regardless of where your degree was issued.
Our diploma apostille service starts at $89. With notarization (if required): from $129. With certified translation included: from $159. Prices vary by state and urgency. Contact us for a precise quote based on your specific diploma and destination.
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