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[Halcyon Chimera]

Okay, people in my area are making this seemingly simple task into something difficult. I have been trying to get a copy of my original degree notarized at a nearby lawyer's office, but they are completely bewildered as to why I would need a notarized copy, so they don't know how to go about doing it.

I have googled step-by-step directions to print off for these people to go by but can't find anything really (because I guess the process is so deceptively simple, people assume lawyers don't need directions), but I am having a heck of a time getting them to cooperate. They say since they only notarize signatures, am I just signing the copy saying it is authentic and they are notarizing my signature or what? What is the reasoning behind needing it?

[RK12]

Google for a public notary in your area and they will know exactly what to do.

[Halcyon Chimera]

[ttompatz]

[Ibsen]

Take it to a UPS Store. Most (All?) have a notary public available in the store for walk-in appointments. You may want to call in ahead of time to make sure they aren't busy, but it is usually not necessary. I took my Original Degree in along with a Color copy I printed at home. They stapled a piece of paper on top of the copy and had me sign it confirming that it was an exact copy. Once I did that, they stamped, dated, and signed it and I was good to go. Took about 5-10 minutes and cost $10 US.

Here's a few things to make sure you have before you leave:

Your name and signature
The notary�s name and signature
The notary�s seal
The date the notary�s license expires
The date you notarized it
The county and state where the notary is licensed

Other than that it should be fairly painless. I don't know why the lawyer's office is having such a hard time doing it. I've gotten many things notarized in the past and it's always the same process.

[the_test]

Just to resurrect this thread...! I'm in the UK and wondered if anyone can help me on how you get a copy of your degree in the first place?

As in, can I just photocopy it on normal paper (A3 say) and then get it notarized/apostilled?

Thanks

[wes1989]

[young_clinton]

[Hokie21]

If you're located in the US it also depends on what state you live in and whether or not you attended a university in that state.

I went through this process two years ago (and about to do it again) and while I live in Pennsylvania, I attended college in Virginia. Pennsylvania refused to notarize my diploma and said it had to be done in DC or Virginia. I was in a rush so I drove down to DC to get it done.

So it's only super simple if your diploma is from the state you currently reside.