Replacement Diploma

The University of Georgia issues only one diploma for each degree awarded. A replacement diploma may be requested only if the original diploma has been lost, damaged, destroyed, or if it is required for employment or educational purposes. Replacement diplomas will be issued with the current office holders’ signatures (President, Dean, Registrar, Chancellor) and will be processed within three business weeks. Replacement diplomas are printed using the student's legal name on file with the University of Georgia.

Requests for a replacement diploma must be submitted online via the Replacement Diploma Ordering System. By placing a request through this ordering site, a student verifies that the original diploma has been lost, damaged, destroyed, or is required for employment or educational purposes.
 
Please note: Students who have an outstanding debt with the University will not be issued a replacement diploma until the debt is satisfied. 
 

Apostille and the Great Seal

 

Official documents issued in one country and intended to be used in another country must be authenticated in order to be recognized as valid in the foreign country. If the foreign country is a member of The Hague Convention, an Apostille is required. If the foreign country is not a member of The Hague Convention, the Great Seal is normally required.

Countries that are members of The Hague Convention can be found at this website.
 
If a student has accepted employment in a foreign country or is returning home to a foreign country, he or she may need to have an official transcript and/or diploma legalized by either an Apostille or the Great Seal. Most foreign countries require the diploma versus a transcript, so it is important to find out which is required. Additionally, be sure to obtain the required documentation prior to leaving the state of Georgia. If someone will be assisting a student with this process, the student should ensure he or she has provided the individual with a signed letter authorizing them to assist the student with this process.
 
To order a diploma for either an Apostille or a Great Seal, a student will first need to request a replacement diploma and select “Notarization” as the reason in the dropdown box. Additional details can be provided in the box on the right. The signed, stamped, and notarized diploma will then be mailed or picked up in the Registrar's Office. A photo ID will be required for any pick-ups in the Registrar's Office.
 
To request a transcript for an Apostille or Great Seal, please submit a notarized transcript request form.
 
If a student needs an Apostille (the intended foreign country is a member of the Hague Convention), he or she will then obtain this from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.  Please carefully review the information on their website and follow the instructions provided. 
 
If a student needs the Great Seal, he or she will then obtain this from the Elections Division of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Please carefully review the information on this web site and follow the instructions provided.