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Transcript Apostille

An academic transcript apostille authenticates a U.S. transcript for foreign employers, universities, licensing boards, and visa applications. It usually accompanies the diploma apostille.

Who needs it

  • Teachers, engineers, and healthcare workers applying for foreign work permits
  • Students applying to graduate programs abroad
  • Applicants for professional licensure in another country

How the process works

  1. 1
    Request an official transcript

    Order the transcript directly from the registrar. It must be sealed or bear the registrar's signature.

  2. 2
    Notarize the registrar's signature (if required)

    Some states apostille only notarized documents. A notary attests the registrar's signature is genuine.

  3. 3
    County authentication (if required)

    New York and a few other jurisdictions require county-level authentication before the state apostille.

  4. 4
    State apostille

    The state that issued the notary commission or where the school is located issues the apostille.

Required documents

  • Sealed official transcript from the registrar
  • Notarized signature page if required by the state

Common mistakes

  • Opening the sealed envelope before submitting for apostille
  • Confusing an unofficial transcript printout with the official sealed version

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