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ca86108
Joined: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Seoul (Geumcheon-Gu)
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 Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:26 am Post subject: how to make an OFFICIAL copy of your degree |
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| Hey I just got offered a teaching job and they need an official copy of my bachelor's degree. I live in the states, how do I go about making an official copy? Through my university? Or what did you guys do....I don't know about sending my original degree so I need to send a copy. Thanks a ton guys. |
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ladron
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:08 am Post subject: |
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| As far as I know, make a full-size original copy, take it to your local friendly Korean embassy, and have it notarized by them. |
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littlelisa
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:52 am Post subject: |
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| The Korean embassy will not notarize anything, they will certify it. You need to bring it to a notary to get it notarized first, THEN bring it to the consulate/embassy and then you can send it. |
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kinerry
Joined: 01 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:20 am Post subject: |
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My method: get a certified original remade
my college rocks like that |
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Kepler
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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| You can go to Kinko's and ask them to make a notarized copy of your degree. I think UPS offers the service too. Then find out how to have the notarized copy apostilled in the state where you live. You are not Canadian so there is no need to have it certified by a Korean embassy. |
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Kikomom
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: them thar hills--Penna, USA--Zippy is my kid, the teacher in ROK. You can call me Kiko
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Kepler wrote: |
| Then find out how to have the notarized copy apostilled in the state where you live. |
Google the name of your state and the word "apostille". Google the word "apostille" if you're not up on how authentic certification works for international documentation.
Warning: Unless you have money and time to burn, do not use a 3rd party apostille service. Go straight to your state government source, usually your state's Dept. of State. If you're close enough, they usually provide walk-in services. If not, mail it according to their instructions. It should be back in about a week.
A notarization (in the same state) of a copy of your degree is usually the first step in this process--necessary for your DOS to know it's a true copy. Most notary's will make a color copy that they will then notarize for their usual fee.
Here's an example of how it works in Pennsylvania:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bcel/cwp/view.asp?A=1099&Q=431686
Once you have the golden apostille seal attached, you now have a 'true copy' as good as your original degree.
Is an apostille still required for the Criminal Record Check? |
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Cayne
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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I'm from Virginia, this is what I did.
I had asked the bank about notarizing a copy for me and they would not for whatever reason, they weren't real clear on it.
I ended up scanning my degree and printing out a copy. Found some legal sounding language on this very site, altered it to meet my needs and put in on the back. Took it to the courthouse along with the original, they notarized it without any problem, and then sent it off with the appropriate paperwork and fees to the state registrar and they did the apostille, again no problem.
Since it might be helpful, here is what I put on the back.
On this (#)th day of (Month), (Year), (Name) personally appeared, as identified by his Virginia Driver License, number: (your DL #) and upon his oath stated that he is the custodian of the original degree issued to (Name), by (College) and the reproduction on the reverse of this document was duly compared to the original and is a true and correct reproduction of said original.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day noted herein.
_______________________________
Signature of Person
State of ___________; County/City of ___________, to wit Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ___________ 20___.
My Commission expires _______________, 20___.
_______________________________
Signature of Notary Public |
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ca86108
Joined: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Seoul (Geumcheon-Gu)
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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| does notarizing mean making a copy? I know about apostille etc.. My degree has nice purple and gold decors on it, how do I make an OFFICIAL copy of this degree, one that will look 100% like my original. I can't just scan it in a computer scanner can I? |
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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Is it possible to reuse your apostille? I.E., I had my degree apostilled and sent in. Is the apostille still valid for a new E2 or will I have to have to get a new apostille to take a new job? Can't seem to find this info... |
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joltaxt
Joined: 24 Oct 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| ca86108 wrote: |
| does notarizing mean making a copy? I know about apostille etc.. My degree has nice purple and gold decors on it, how do I make an OFFICIAL copy of this degree, one that will look 100% like my original. I can't just scan it in a computer scanner can I? |
You do not need an "official" copy. Unless you want to send your original, you're sending a notarized COPY with state apostille. Or just get another official from your university which I doubt you want to do. So yes, you are just scanning it on the computer or putting it on the copy machine and it will just be a piece of regular paper copy. Don't know why you're making it more complicated than it has to be.
A) make a copy of your degree
B) get it notarized at bank/postoffice/etc.
C) get the apostille from the state
simple. |
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joltaxt
Joined: 24 Oct 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| runthegauntlet wrote: |
| Is it possible to reuse your apostille? I.E., I had my degree apostilled and sent in. Is the apostille still valid for a new E2 or will I have to have to get a new apostille to take a new job? Can't seem to find this info... |
From my job: ii. If you send a notarized copy of your diploma the date of the notarization must be within 3 months of your arrival in Korea |
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joltaxt
Joined: 24 Oct 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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| littlelisa wrote: |
| The Korean embassy will not notarize anything, they will certify it. You need to bring it to a notary to get it notarized first, THEN bring it to the consulate/embassy and then you can send it. |
I sent my notarized degree with apostille without certification from my Korean consulate and it still got approved.
Not saying to do that, but immigration accepted mine. |
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littlelisa
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:20 am Post subject: |
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| joltaxt wrote: |
| littlelisa wrote: |
| The Korean embassy will not notarize anything, they will certify it. You need to bring it to a notary to get it notarized first, THEN bring it to the consulate/embassy and then you can send it. |
I sent my notarized degree with apostille without certification from my Korean consulate and it still got approved.
Not saying to do that, but immigration accepted mine. |
Yeah, sorry, I'm Canadian. Should have realized things would be a bit different or at least mentioned that. We don't have aspostilles in Canada. |
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broken76
Joined: 27 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:55 am Post subject: |
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For Canadians get a copy of your degree notarized. Then submit it to the Korean consulate and they will certify it.
For everyone else get a copy notarized and sent in for an apostille.
In most cases it's cheaper just to get a new degree from your university. |
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