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Apostille Services

Apostille of a U.S. Diploma

Diplomas and academic records are commonly apostilled for use abroad in education, employment, licensing, immigration, and other official proceedings.

Educational documents generally require certification by the issuing school, notarization of the school official’s signature, and additional authentication before an apostille can be issued.

We review the school, issuing state, and destination requirements before processing to determine the correct authentication path.

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New York Requirements

Apostille Requirements for a New York Diploma

New York educational documents must generally be certified by the issuing institution and properly notarized before they can proceed through the state apostille process.

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School Certification

An authorized official from the educational institution must certify that the diploma, transcript, or academic record is an official record or a true copy of the original.

02

Notarization

The school official’s certification must be signed and notarized by a properly commissioned New York notary public before the document can proceed.

03

County Clerk Authentication

The notary’s signature must then be authenticated by the County Clerk in the county where the notary is qualified before submission to the New York Department of State.

School unable to provide notarization? Send us the document details first. We can review the situation and determine whether another acceptable authentication route may be available.
Diploma Apostille Services

Need a Diploma Apostilled?

Tell us which school issued the diploma, the state where it was issued, and the country where it will be used. We’ll review the document preparation requirements and provide next steps and pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Diploma Apostille FAQs

Does my diploma need to be notarized? +
For New York educational documents, an authorized school official generally certifies that the document is an official record or true copy, and that official’s signature is then notarized before apostille processing.
Can I apostille a photocopy of my diploma? +
A copy may be acceptable when the educational institution certifies it as a true copy of the original and the school official’s certification is properly notarized.
Can you apostille my transcript too? +
Yes. Transcripts and other educational records may also be eligible for apostille when they have been properly certified and notarized by the issuing educational institution.
What if my school does not provide notarization? +
Contact us before making changes to the document. We can review the school’s procedures and determine whether another appropriate authentication route may be available for your particular record.
Does the school official have to sign the diploma itself? +
Not necessarily. The educational institution may use a separate certification or statement confirming that the diploma or academic record is official or is a true copy. The exact format depends on the institution.
Can you apostille diplomas issued outside New York? +
Yes, we may be able to assist with educational documents issued in other states. The required certification, notarization, and apostille procedure will depend on the issuing state.
Does the destination country matter? +
Yes. The institution, employer, licensing authority, or government agency receiving the document may have its own requirements regarding the diploma, transcript, translation, or date of issuance. Confirming those requirements before processing can help avoid unnecessary steps.