College & University Diploma Apostille Los Angeles
Apostille service for college and university diplomas. We help Los Angeles graduates and professionals get degrees apostilled correctly for study, licensing, work, and immigration abroad. Serving all of California by mail.
Make your college or university diploma valid in another country
Foreign universities, credential evaluators, professional licensing boards, and employers often require a college or university diploma with an apostille to prove your degree is genuine.
An apostille is a special certificate attached by a government office that confirms the authenticity of the signature and seal on your diploma or on an official certification of it. Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention accept an apostilled diploma without further consular legalization.
We help you decide whether you can use your original diploma, should request a notarized copy, or need a registrar's certification letter so the apostille is accepted the first time and your degree documentation stays as safe as possible.
This page covers college and university diplomas. For other academic records, see our pages for college transcripts, high school diplomas, and high school transcripts. For all academic document types, visit our school & academic apostille hub.
Experience with college, university, and professional diplomas
- Regularly handle apostilles for associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral diplomas, as well as certificates from professional and technical programs.
- Review photos or scans of your diploma and any foreign checklist before you visit the registrar or ship originals, so you know exactly what to request.
- Help you choose between using the original diploma, a notarized copy, or a registrar's certification letter to keep your only original degree as safe as possible.
- Provide clear explanations of timelines and state fees, with updates throughout the process so you are not left wondering where your diploma is.
Many clients come to us after receiving instructions from foreign universities, licensing boards, or employers that mention "apostilled diploma" without explaining how to get from a framed degree on the wall to a document that is recognized overseas.
How college diploma apostille works
1. We review your diploma and destination requirements.
You can text or email a clear photo or scan of your diploma and any instructions you received from a foreign school, licensing board, employer, or immigration office. We confirm whether your current diploma can be used as‑is, needs notarization, or should be supported by a registrar's certification before apostille.
2. We help you obtain the right format from your school, if needed.
If your diploma cannot be notarized directly, is missing signatures, or is too valuable to risk, we explain how to request a notarized copy, a replacement diploma, or an official certification letter that can be apostilled. Our guidance is tailored to the state where your university is located and the country where the diploma will be used.
3. We obtain the apostille and return your documents.
Once your diploma or certification is in the proper format, we submit it to the appropriate state office for apostille, track the request, and return the completed apostilled diploma to you by mail, courier, or local pickup in Los Angeles. For non‑Hague countries, we can discuss any additional authentication or consular steps that may be required.
Processing times and costs depend on the issuing state, current state office volume, and whether you choose standard or expedited options where available. We give you realistic timelines and fee ranges before you decide how to proceed.
When Los Angeles clients apostille college and university diplomas
Graduate and professional school abroad
Many foreign master's, PhD, and professional programs require an apostilled diploma to confirm that you completed a recognized degree before they issue a final admission or scholarship decision.
Professional licensing and board registration
Nurses, doctors, engineers, architects, teachers, and other licensed professionals are often asked for an apostilled diploma as part of overseas licensing, board registration, or recognition of their U.S. degree.
Work visas and corporate transfers
Immigration authorities and multinational employers may require an apostilled diploma to verify that you meet degree requirements for a work visa, skilled‑worker program, or intra‑company transfer.
Permanent residency and family immigration
Some immigration categories give extra weight to education or request degree proof for the main applicant or spouse. An apostilled diploma can help document your education history clearly for these applications.
Questions about apostilling a college or university diploma
Can you apostille my original diploma, or do I need a copy?
Some states allow the original diploma to be notarized by a school official or notary public, while others prefer a notarized copy or a registrar's certification letter attached to a copy. We review your situation and recommend the safest approach so you do not risk losing your only original degree.
Do I also need my college transcript apostilled?
Many universities, credential evaluators, and licensing boards request both an apostilled diploma and an apostilled transcript. If your checklist mentions credits, grades, or detailed coursework, we often suggest apostilling the transcript at the same time as your diploma.
My university is in another state. Can you still help?
The apostille usually must be issued by the state where the university is located or where the notarization took place. We confirm which state is responsible and explain how we can assist with that state's process, including mail‑in handling when necessary.
What if I lost my diploma or it is badly damaged?
In most cases you will need to request a replacement diploma or an official degree certification from your university or college. We can suggest exactly what to ask the registrar for so the new document can be notarized and apostilled without problems.
How far in advance should I start?
Depending on how quickly your school can issue the correct document and how busy the state office is, apostille processing can take from several business days to a few weeks. Starting early gives you more options for rush handling if deadlines change. For urgent cases, see our same-day apostille service.
Serving Los Angeles in person and all of California by mail
Share a quick photo of your diploma and your destination country so we can confirm what is required and outline a realistic apostille plan before you send any originals.
We regularly help clients from Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and across California prepare diplomas for use in Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond. In‑person and mobile notary options are available in Los Angeles County, with mail‑in apostille service for the rest of California.
When you reach out, it helps to include:
- The name of your college or university and the state where it is located.
- Whether you have the original diploma, a copy, or need a replacement or certification.
- The country where the diploma will be used and any deadlines or application dates you are facing.
We will confirm fees, any registrar or notarization requirements, mailing or courier options, and the expected apostille timeline before finalizing your appointment.
For other academic records, visit our school & academic apostille hub, or return to mobile notary and apostille services in Los Angeles.