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g35doc
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 Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject: Degree |
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I'd like to not send in my original degree.
Is it as simple as photocopying the degree, notarizing it, and then apostillizing it? Are there any requirements for the photocopy or can I do it with my laser printer at home?
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: Degree |
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| g35doc wrote: |
I'd like to not send in my original degree.
Is it as simple as photocopying the degree, notarizing it, and then apostillizing it? Are there any requirements for the photocopy or can I do it with my laser printer at home?
Thanks. |
No, YOU can't copy it, but you can have it copied. The notary has to do it.
The notary copies it and notarizes it. Then they give both back to you. Some people have asked if you need color or b/w is ok, but no one was 100% sure. Then, you take the notarized copy and send it to be apostilled, or if you can, take it yourself, and it'll get done a lot faster. |
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zipper
Joined: 22 Jul 2009
Location: Ruben Carter was falsely accused
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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A few years back, I sent a copy, my original degree and a small fee to a Korean consulate in the same State as the University. I used UPS service, and it took about 5 days. The consulate will notorize it for you. You can request more than one copy. But it's best to call the consulate serving your area first.
Don't ever send your original diploma, b/c you might never get it back.
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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| zipper wrote: |
A few years back, I sent a copy, my original degree and a small fee to a Korean consulate in the same State as the University. I used UPS service, and it took about 5 days. The consulate will notorize it for you. You can request more than one copy. But it's best to call the consulate serving your area first.
Don't ever send your original diploma, b/c you might never get it back.
Good luck! |
Hey zipper, they changed the rules, and the consulates specifically say they won't notarize degrees and CBC's anymore within the Hague (?) convention countries. They were doing it for a while, but I think last year they stopped doing it. |
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tired of LA
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Carla wrote: |
| zipper wrote: |
A few years back, I sent a copy, my original degree and a small fee to a Korean consulate in the same State as the University. I used UPS service, and it took about 5 days. The consulate will notorize it for you. You can request more than one copy. But it's best to call the consulate serving your area first.
Don't ever send your original diploma, b/c you might never get it back.
Good luck! |
Hey zipper, they changed the rules, and the consulates specifically say they won't notarize degrees and CBC's anymore within the Hague (?) convention countries. They were doing it for a while, but I think last year they stopped doing it. |
The consulate in LA certified my diploma last year in June. All I did was go in and make a photocopy on the machine and give them my original and the photocopy. They stamped it and I was on my way. It wasn't considered a notary, so I'm not sure if this is what Carla means when she said they stopped notarizing degrees and CBCs. At that time, I had to take my CBC downtown to get it apostilled. So you should check whether or not you can do this with your consulate.
If it's not possible anymore, you could look into getting a replacement copy of your diploma. My university only charges $20 for a replacement, which is cheaper than getting a copy notarized and apostilled. |
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dragon777
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| Do NOT send your ORIGINAL!!!!!!!! |
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myeo
Joined: 04 Aug 2009
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I just sent my original degree to Korea a few days ago.
I'll let you know if I ever see it again.
I really don't think it is too hard to replace (just really expensive and your school's registrar may not be too impressed). |
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g35doc
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| My understanding is that I need to get the diploma apostillized by the Secretary of State (Illinois for me). However, can I get it notarized by the notary in the town I live in or does it need to be notarized by a state-level official also? |
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g35doc
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:36 am Post subject: |
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| I just found on wikipedia that notaries are appointed by the state government so I guess that answers my question. |
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| My understanding is that I need to get the diploma apostillized by the Secretary of State (Illinois for me). However, can I get it notarized by the notary in the town I live in or does it need to be notarized by a state-level official also? |
Not exactly. Foreign countries have no way of knowing if the notary is legal or not.
They have something called the Hague (?) convention that a bunch of countries agreed to. They agreed that if something is apostilled, they would consider it legal.
Oh, and you don't have to get your diploma apostilled, you get the copy of the diploma apostilled. If you don't want to send your diploma, you get a notary to copy it and notarize the copy, then send the notarized copy to the apostille. |
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g35doc
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, I meant copy of the diploma. |
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js99
Joined: 25 May 2009
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Is Korea a signed member of the Hague Convention?
The last time I checked, they're not. |
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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Is Korea a signed member of the Hague Convention?
The last time I checked, they're not. |
Yes, both the United States and South Korea are part of the 1961 Hague Convention also known as the Hague Apostille Convention. |
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jennzy
Joined: 12 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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i went to kinkos, photocopied it, went to go see a lawyer with my original & the photocopy he examined both copies and notorized it
when i went to the korean consulate, you need to bring your original, your notorized photocopy as well as your sealed transcript and they'll stamp it for you too
(that's if ur in canada) |
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