High School Transcript Apostille Los Angeles
Apostille service for high school transcripts and academic records. We help Los Angeles families and students get transcripts apostilled correctly for study abroad, college admissions, work visas, and immigration. Serving all of California by mail.
Make your high school transcript valid in another country
Foreign schools, universities, employers, and immigration authorities often require an official high school transcript with an apostille to verify your grades, coursework, and graduation status.
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 school 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 school statement, or should request a special certification letter so the apostille is accepted the first time.
This page covers high school transcripts. For other academic records, see our pages for high school diplomas, college transcripts, college diplomas, and enrollment & graduation letters. For all academic document types, visit our school & academic apostille hub.
Experience with high school transcripts and education records
- Regularly handle apostilles for high school transcripts used for study abroad programs, foreign university admissions, work visas, and immigration applications.
- Review photos or scans of your current transcript, school 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 school statement is needed, and how to convert unofficial copies into apostille‑ready documents.
- 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, universities, or consulates mention "official transcript with apostille" and they are not sure how to go from a student copy or online portal printout to a document that will be accepted overseas without issues.
How high school 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 school, university, or immigration office. We confirm whether the document is an official school‑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 school, 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 school‑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 high school transcripts
Study abroad and exchange programs
Overseas high schools, language institutes, and exchange programs often require an apostilled transcript to verify your academic standing, grades, and credits before they will finalize enrollment or placement.
Foreign university admissions
Many international universities require apostilled high school transcripts as part of undergraduate admissions to verify that you meet their academic requirements and completed required coursework.
Family immigration and school placement abroad
Families relocating overseas are frequently asked for children's transcripts to help foreign schools determine grade placement and verify prior education. Apostilled transcripts speed up the enrollment process.
Work visas and credential verification
Some immigration authorities and employers request apostilled high school transcripts, especially when the job or visa category requires proof of secondary education completion or specific coursework.
Questions about apostilling a high school transcript
Does my transcript need to be in a sealed envelope?
Many foreign schools and immigration offices require transcripts to remain in a sealed school 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 a transcript I printed from the school portal?
Portal printouts and unofficial copies usually cannot be apostilled directly. In most cases, you will need to request an official transcript from the school office, which can then be notarized if required and apostilled. We will explain what your school's options are.
My high school is in another state. Can you still help?
The apostille must usually be issued by the state where the high school 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 grades or 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 school 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 families and students from Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and across California prepare high school 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 high school 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, school 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.