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Apostilles

What is an Apostille? 

An Apostille is a special seal applied by an authority to certify that a document is a true copy of an original. An Apostille can be used whenever a copy of an official document from another country is needed. Some countries which are part of the Hague Convention require Apostilles on documents to be filed in their countries for purposes, such as employment. Documents going to countries which are not part of the Hague Convention will usually require a regular certificate, also available through your Secretary of State’s Office. Additional information on countries which are part of the Hague Convention may be found here. 

For which documents do I need an Apostille/Certificate?  

Discuss with your employer whether you need an Apostille or just a certificate of your documents. Each country is different, and many accept an Apostille on the transcript since that is the true document that states you have graduated. Some countries require the Apostille/certificate on a second document confirming your graduation.  

Our office does not notarize diplomas; however, we can assist you with preparing a notarized letter of degree, which is an official letter from our office that states that you graduated, your major(s), and your graduation date. We can also assist with a notarized diploma translation letter, which provides the Dartmouth diploma information in English, as original Dartmouth diplomas are printed in Latin.  

For more information about Apostilles and Certificates, see: https://www.sos.nh.gov/apostilles-and-certificates  

Fees 

The State of New Hampshire requires $10/document via check. Checks may be made out to the "Secretary of State of New Hampshire."  

Process 

• Contact Registrar@Dartmouth.edu to request a notarized copy of your transcript/letter of degree. Include your full name while attending Dartmouth, your Dartmouth ID if you recall it and/or your date of birth. 

• Please allow 1-2 weeks for notarization. After notarization, our office will mail the documents to you.  

• To receive an Apostille or Certificate, submit the documents from the Checklist below to the New Hampshire Secretary of State: 

Secretary of State’s Office 
Room 204 
107 North Main Street 
Concord, NH 03301 

Checklist 

Forward the following to your Secretary of State: 

• The NH Secretary of State’s Apostille/Certificate Request Form. 

• Your notarized documents provided by the Registrar’s Office. 

• A check in the correct amount ($10/document, made payable to “Secretary of State of New Hampshire”) 

• A self-addressed postage-paid envelope for the NH Secretary of State to return the documents to you or your designated third party recipient

Notary Requests 

The Office of the Registrar notarizes only official documents issued by the Registrar’s Office. Our office is not available for personal notary requests. Students with personal notary needs may contact local banks or the Hanover Town Clerk.