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Diploma Apostille & Legalization Services
Diploma
Unlock your global career and academic opportunities with expert document authentication. An official University or College Diploma is the ultimate proof of your academic achievements. Whether you are applying for a foreign work visa, enrolling in an international master’s or Ph.D. program, registering with an overseas professional licensing board, or relocating your family abroad, foreign governments and employers require your academic degree to be legally authenticated before it can be accepted.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the complex authentication process. We ensure your high school, college, or university diplomas are processed flawlessly, securing your Federal Apostille or Embassy Legalization in just 9 business days.
We Accept Both Digital & Physical Diplomas
Academic institutions have modernized. We accept both modern digital diplomas and traditional physical sheepskin degrees to accommodate your international timeline.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission — Fast & Seamless
How it works: If your university issues certified digital diplomas (such as a CeDiploma / Certified Electronic Diploma), simply upload the original, secure PDF file directly to our portal.
The Benefit: Avoid expensive domestic shipping and risk losing your original degree in the mail. We verify the institutional cryptographic signatures and process the document 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 (often coordinated through your university 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
Standard academic diplomas are typically apostilled at the state level (by the Secretary of State where the school 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 (such as for certain government-sponsored programs), a Federal Apostille or US 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
Academic Diploma
(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 academic degrees meet 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 diploma 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 diplomas 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 university's Registrar before a notary can stamp it. If your destination country requires this strict level of verification, please contact your university's Registrar's office to request a certified copy of your diploma for international use, then mail it to us.
