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[refikaM]

I'm in Japan with my original diplomas. How easy is it to get notarization of copies here? Anyone done this?

[vercs]

Just bumping this, hoping someone has had an experience notarizing degrees in Japan for Korean immigration.

Im in the same boat as above and not particularly willing to send across my original.

On bended knee.

[Kenny Kimchee]

[OiGirl]

Recently had copies of my diploma certified at the Korean Consualte in New York City. Here is my experience with this procedure:

1. Made copies. Since the diploma was black ink and gold foil on cream stock, there was no difference between black and white and color copies.

2. Had them notarized. The notary public seemed confused, but went ahead and did them. It was free at a local credit union where a friend has an account.

3. At the consulate, you will need your original diploma, copies, transcript in a sealed envelope, and ID (driver's license). They will ask you to make a copy of your ID on the coin-operated photocopier, 10 cents, dimes only. You could of course make this copy ahead of time.

4. Each certified copy is $2. They will keep your transcripts after they have opened them.

All in all, it was a shockingly smooth and uncomplicated process. (Some may say it was due to the fact that there were no Koreans transacting business because Korea was playing in a World Cup match at the time!) Thanks for all the advice many people have posted here.

[Marley_Doug]

What's the big deal? If some scumbag director or an innocent parcel carrier keeps, loses, or damages your diploma, ask the university to send you another one. Just like you would if your house burned down, dog pissed on it, or if you sold it on eBay, right?

I just sent mine to the school, instead of mailing it up to the Consulate in Atlanta (with the chance of it being damage or lost). Saves me time and headache (which I sorta have one during this process).

much love

doug-life