How can I authenticate academic, civil and commercial credentials in the U.S.?
Steps to be followed when authenticating local or state documents from the U.S.: • Local official certification: • Registrar at the college or university certifies that the document is a true copy of the original diploma or transcript. • Registrar’s (affiant’s) signature is notarized by a notary public. • For local public notaries, signature by Clerk of Court in the County or City where the notary public is commissioned, certifying that the notary’s term has not expired. • If the notary public is “at large” for the State, you may start with Step 2 below. • Signature and seal by the Secretary of State in the State where the notary is located, certifying the notary public’s current status. • Forward all documents to the U.S. Department of State at the following address. The fee for authentication is $6.00 for each document. The Authentication Officer U.S. Department of State 518 23rd St. NW., SA-1 Washington, DC 20520 Tel: (800)688-9889 – choose option #6 Tel: (202)647-5002 Fax: (202)663
