Document types
Academic transcriptApostille basics
Also called: transcript of records, grade transcript, mark sheet.
The document
What it is
A record of the courses taken and the grades received at a school or university.
Usually issued by: The school or university registrar.
The rule
Can it get an apostille?
It depends on who issued it. When a public body issued it, it is a public document; otherwise a notary public usually certifies it first.
Article 1 of the Apostille Convention (Hague Conference on Private International Law) lists the public documents it covers: court documents, administrative documents, notarial acts and certificates that an authority places on private documents.
Step by step
How to get an apostille for a academic transcript
- Ask the registrar for a signed and stamped original.
- If the issuing country needs it, have it verified by the education authority, or certified by a notary for a private institution.
- Apply for the apostille in the country where it was issued.
The office, fee and steps differ by country. Open the guide for the country that issued the document, or check two countries to see whether an apostille works where you need it.
Note: Good to know
- Apostille the transcript and the diploma separately if both are asked for.
Country guides
Offices that list this document
The apostille office in these countries names this kind of document on its own website. Each guide shows the office, fee and steps.
Questions
Questions about a academic transcript
What is a academic transcript?
A record of the courses taken and the grades received at a school or university.
Can a academic transcript get an apostille?
It depends on who issued it. When a public body issued it, it is a public document; otherwise a notary public usually certifies it first.
How do I get an apostille for a academic transcript?
Ask the registrar for a signed and stamped original. If the issuing country needs it, have it verified by the education authority, or certified by a notary for a private institution. Apply for the apostille in the country where it was issued.
What does the apostille confirm?
An apostille only confirms the signature, the role of the person who signed and any seal or stamp on the document. It does not confirm what the document says. The office that receives the document decides what it accepts.
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