Diploma Apostille
A diploma apostille authenticates a U.S. diploma for use abroad — for work permits, further study, teaching English overseas, and professional licensing in another country.
Who needs it
- Teachers pursuing employment in China, the UAE, Vietnam, South Korea, and similar destinations
- Nurses and healthcare workers pursuing licensure abroad
- Applicants for skilled-worker visas
- Graduates enrolling in a foreign master's or doctoral program
How the process works
- 1Copy and notarize
The registrar signs an official copy, or a notary witnesses your signature on an affidavit certifying the diploma is authentic. Some states also accept the school's official signed diploma directly.
- 2County or state authentication
Some states (like New York) require county clerk authentication before the apostille.
- 3State apostille
The apostille is issued by the state where the notary is commissioned or the university is located.
- 4Translate
Most non-English destinations require translation.
Required documents
- The original diploma OR a notarized copy
- Registrar's official signature or notary acknowledgment
Common mistakes
- Sending the diploma to the U.S. Department of State (it does not apostille diplomas — only state offices do)
- Skipping the county clerk step in states that require it
- Damaging the original diploma with staples or trimming
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