College & University Transcript Apostille Los Angeles
Apostille service for college and university transcripts. We help Los Angeles students and professionals get transcripts apostilled correctly for graduate school, licensing, work, and immigration abroad. Serving all of California by mail.
Make your college or university transcript valid in another country
Foreign universities, credential evaluation agencies, professional licensing boards, and immigration authorities often require an official college or university transcript with an apostille.
An apostille is a special certificate issued by a government office that confirms the authenticity of the signature and seal on your transcript or on an official registrar's certification. Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention accept an apostilled transcript without further consular legalization.
We help you understand whether you can use a standard official transcript, need a notarized registrar statement, or should request a special certification letter so the apostille is accepted the first time.
This page covers college and university transcripts. For other academic records, see our pages for college diplomas, high school transcripts, high school diplomas, and enrollment & graduation letters. For all academic document types, visit our school & academic apostille hub.
Experience with university records and overseas requirements
- Regularly handle apostilles for college and university transcripts used for graduate admissions, foreign credential evaluation, licensing exams, and work visas.
- Review photos or scans of your current transcript, registrar instructions, and foreign checklist before you order new documents, so you know exactly which version to request.
- Explain when transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes, when a notarized registrar statement is needed, and how electronic transcripts can be converted into apostille‑ready paper records.
- Clear explanations of timelines and state fees, plus proactive updates so you always know where your documents are in the process.
Clients come to us when foreign schools, credential evaluators, or consulates mention "official transcript with apostille" and they are not sure how to go from online transcript ordering to a document that will be accepted overseas without issues.
How college transcript apostille works
1. We review your transcript and destination requirements.
You can text or email a copy of your transcript (or a sample), along with any instructions from the foreign university, credential evaluator, licensing board, or immigration office. We confirm whether the document is an official registrar‑issued transcript and whether it must be notarized, sealed, or reissued before it can be apostilled.
2. We help you obtain the right version from the registrar, if needed.
If your transcript is a student copy, was printed from a portal, or arrived unsealed, we explain exactly how to request the correct official version—such as a registrar‑issued transcript in a sealed envelope, a notarized registrar statement, or a certification letter that can receive an apostille. We tailor guidance to the state where the school is located and the country where the transcript will be used.
3. We obtain the apostille and return your documents.
Once your transcript 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 transcript 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 provide realistic timelines and fee ranges before you decide how to proceed.
When Los Angeles clients apostille college and university transcripts
Graduate and professional school applications
Many foreign master's, PhD, and professional programs require an apostilled transcript to verify your prior degree, coursework, and credits before issuing a final admission or scholarship.
Foreign credential evaluation
Credential evaluation agencies often request sealed, official transcripts with an apostille so they can compare your degree to local standards for employment, licensing, or further study.
Professional licensing and exams abroad
Nurses, engineers, accountants, teachers, and other professionals may need apostilled transcripts to qualify for overseas licensing exams, registration, or recognition of their U.S. degree.
Work visas and corporate transfers
Some immigration authorities and multinational employers require an apostilled transcript, not just a diploma, to verify degree level, major, and date of completion for work visa processing.
Questions about apostilling a college or university transcript
Does my transcript need to be in a sealed envelope?
Many foreign schools and credential evaluators require transcripts to remain in a sealed registrar envelope, and some state offices will only apostille transcripts that are still sealed. We confirm the exact requirement for your situation so you do not accidentally open documents that must stay sealed.
Can you apostille electronic or PDF transcripts?
Electronic transcripts sent directly to you or to a third party are useful for review, but apostilles usually require paper records. In some cases, the registrar can print and certify an electronic transcript so it becomes acceptable for apostille. We will explain what your school's options are.
My university is in another state. Can you still help?
The apostille must usually be issued by the state where the university is located or where the notarization takes place. We confirm which state is responsible and outline how we can assist with that state's process, including mail‑in handling when needed.
Do I also need my diploma apostilled?
Some checklists ask for both an apostilled diploma and an apostilled transcript. If requirements mention proof of graduation plus detailed coursework, we often recommend apostilling both documents together so you do not face last‑minute requests later.
How far in advance should I start?
Depending on how quickly your registrar can issue the correct transcript and how busy the state office is, apostille processing can range from several business days to a few weeks. Starting early gives you more options for rush or expedited service 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 transcript (or a sample) and your destination country so we can confirm what is required and outline a realistic apostille plan before you order new records or send any originals.
We regularly help clients from Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and across California prepare university records 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 already have official transcripts, need to order new ones, or must keep them sealed.
- The country where the transcript will be used and any deadlines or application dates you are facing.
We will confirm fees, registrar and 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.