Korean Job Discussion Forums

[0ju]

For obvious reasons, I don't want to hand over my original diploma to my employer.

I remember reading somewhere that a copy will do, but I can't remember whether it has to be
1) Notarized
2) Apostilled
3) Stamped by the Korean embassy...

help!

[ttompatz]

[Kikomom]

In order for it to be apostilled, it must first be copied and notarized by a Notary Public in the same state you plan to have it apostilled. So both 1) and 2). Sometimes a county court records step is in there too. Some states are different.*

Google 'apostille' and your state to find the proper procedure. Don't use a non-government service unless you have time and money to burn. Go straight to the state agency who does the apostille work (*usually the state's Secretary of State) and follow their requirements.

Monday's a holiday, so don't bother calling them till Tuesday if you have any questions.

[naturegirl321]

If you-re from IL, you hve to get it authenticated after you get it legalised and before you get it apostillised.

[33Jimbo33]

apostilles require notarization first

[taobenli]

Another question about this: if one hasn't done the whole apostilled/notarized copy this for the diploma, and sends in original diplomas instead, when can one expect to get them back? This is for a public school job. Once the position begins, when can one start requesting the diplomas back? I have heard of employers hanging onto these, and I'm not too comfortable with that.

Also, I was a double-major (so have two diplomas). Is it necessary to send both in or just one?

Getting tired of all these hoops, but it should all be done soon...

[ChilgokBlackHole]

My university does not issue copies of diplomas because (according to the registrar) "...a diploma is not proof that a degree was conferred." From me, immigration accepted an apostilled copy. Nobody gets my original. I paid $30k for that.

Well, my mom did.