Advance your global career and international education with expert credential authentication. An Associate Degree (such as an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science) is a valuable academic milestone that opens doors to foreign employment, university transfers, and international work visas. Before foreign ministries of education, overseas employers, or international immigration departments can legally accept your two-year college degree, it must undergo a formal authentication process.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the complex authentication process. We ensure your Associate Degree is processed flawlessly, securing your Federal Apostille or Embassy Legalization in just 9 business days.
We Accept Both Digital & Physical Associate Degrees
Modern community colleges and technical schools offer modern credentials. We accept both digitally-secured diplomas and traditional physical degrees to fit your international timeline.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission — Fast & Seamless
How it works: If your college issues certified digital diplomas (such as a CeDiploma / Certified Electronic Diploma), simply upload the original, secure PDF file directly to our portal.
The Benefit: Eliminate domestic shipping costs and protect your hard-earned physical degree from getting lost in transit. We verify the institutional cryptographic signatures and process the file directly.
2. Physical (Hard Copy) Submission
How it works: If you have a traditional paper or parchment diploma, you must have it notarized by a notary public (typically coordinated through your college registrar's office) and mail the notarized original or a notarized copy to us.
When it is required: This is mandatory if the destination country (such as China, UAE, Kuwait, or Saudi Arabia) requires physical wet-ink signatures and embossed seals for full Embassy Legalization.
Personal Documents
⚠️ State vs. Federal Jurisdiction Notice
Associate degrees are typically apostilled at the state level (by the Secretary of State where the college is located) after proper notarization. However, if you are presenting your credentials to certain foreign embassies, or if the document must be processed through federal channels, a Federal Apostille or U.S. Department of State Authentication is required. We handle both pathways seamlessly.
Transparent Pricing & Turnaround Times
Document Type
Federal/State Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
Associate Degree
(Digital or Physical Notarized)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
*Note: Processing times are subject to government office capacity. For non-Hague countries (e.g., China, UAE, Qatar), additional Embassy legalization fees and processing timelines will apply.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Why International Professionals & Students Choose Us
Secure Document Handling: We treat your hard-earned academic credentials with the utmost care, ensuring physical diplomas are safely tracked and returned.
Expedited Processing: Avoid the weeks of waiting associated with standard mail-in government queues. We submit your credentials directly for a rapid 9-day turnaround.
Global Legalization Experts: We ensure your Associate Degree meets the precise, highly specific requirements of foreign ministries of education, immigration offices, and consulate boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A standard home scan or photo of your diploma is not a legal document. To apostille a physical diploma, it must first be officially notarized by a notary public as a "true copy" of the original (often facilitated by the school's registrar). If you have an official, certified CeDiploma (PDF), we can accept that file directly without notarization.
For countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention (such as Italy, Spain, South Korea, or the UK), an Apostille is the final step. However, if you are relocating to popular expat destinations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Kuwait, your Associate Degree must undergo a multi-step Embassy Legalization process. We manage this entire multi-agency workflow for you.
Yes. Foreign employers and universities almost always require your official Academic Transcripts to accompany your diploma. We frequently process degrees and transcript packages together so that your academic profile is fully certified at the same time.
Many foreign embassies require your diploma to be signed and certified by your college's Registrar before a notary can stamp it. If your destination country requires this strict level of verification, please contact your school's Registrar's office to request a certified copy of your diploma for international use, then mail it to us.
