Validate your educational achievements globally with expert document authentication. Your official Academic Transcript is the detailed record of your coursework, credits, and grades. Whether you are transferring university credits to a foreign school, applying for an overseas postgraduate program, securing a work visa, or registering with a foreign professional licensing board, international authorities require your transcripts to be legally authenticated before they can be officially recognized.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the complex authentication process. We ensure your official academic records are processed flawlessly, securing your Federal Apostille or Embassy Legalization in just 9 business days.
We Accept Both Digital & Physical Transcripts
Educational institutions have modernized their record-keeping. We accept both secure electronic transcripts and traditional paper records to accommodate your international timeline.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission — Fast & Secure
How it works: If your school issues certified digital transcripts (such as secure PDFs via Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or a school portal), simply upload the original, secure PDF file directly to our portal.
The Benefit: Avoid domestic mailing delays or having to order multiple paper copies. We verify the institutional cryptographic signatures and process the document directly.
2. Physical (Hard Copy) Submission
How it works: If you have an official, paper-sealed transcript, it must be signed by the school registrar in the presence of a notary public. Once notarized, you must mail the physical, sealed document to our office.
When it is required: This step is mandatory if the destination country (such as China, UAE, Kuwait, or Saudi Arabia) requires a physical paper original for full Embassy Legalization.
Personal Documents
⚠️ State vs. Federal Jurisdiction Notice
Academic transcripts 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, 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
Academic Transcript
(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 Academic Handling: We treat your hard-earned academic records with the utmost care, ensuring physical documents 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 transcripts meet the precise, highly specific requirements of foreign ministries of education, immigration offices, and consulate boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A scan of a printed transcript or an unofficial PDF from your student portal is not a legal document. To apostille a physical transcript, it must be an official, sealed document certified by the school registrar and notarized. For digital submissions, we only accept official, unaltered secure PDFs issued directly by approved platforms (like Parchment).
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 transcript must undergo a multi-step Embassy Legalization process. We manage this entire multi-agency workflow for you.
No. Please leave the envelope sealed. Many states and embassies require the transcript to remain in its original, registrar-sealed envelope. We will coordinate the opening and notarization process with a licensed notary to ensure its academic integrity is maintained.
Yes. Foreign employers, immigration offices, and universities almost always require your Diploma and Official Transcripts to be presented together. We frequently process these academic packages in tandem so that your complete credentials are fully certified at the same time.
