Apostille
An Apostille is authentication of a public document such as a diploma or transcript, and is legally recognized by certain foreign governments. For more information, see NYS Division of Licensing Services.
Process for the student:
- You will submit a duplicate diploma request. Follow this link for submission instructions.
- You must have photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport for in-person transctions or be authenticated through online transactions.
- Our office will provide you a notarized copy of the diploma.
- You will bring the notarized copy to Ulster County Clerk’s office to certify our notary’s qualifications.
- You will then submit all appropriate documents to New York Department of State following the procedures outlined on their website.
Process for individual representing the student:
- The student will submit a duplicate diploma request. Follow this link for submission instructions. The student MUST make a notation on the form that this request is for the purposes of an apostille.
- The individual picking up the documents must be named on the signed, duplicate diploma request form and must have photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
- Our office will provide the named individual a notarized copy of the diploma.
- The student's designee will bring the notarized copy to Ulster County Clerk’s office to certify our notary’s qualifications.
- The student's designee will then submit all appropriate documents to New York Department of State following the procedures outlined on their website.