Apostille Request Form

Berklee Online students: Do not submit this form. Please contact registrar@online.berklee.edu.

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certification that guarantees the authenticity of a U.S. document when it is used outside of the U.S.
Some countries require an apostille for Berklee College of Music documents (transcript, enrollment verification, diploma, etc.) have this certification
Important information, such as cost and processing time, can be found on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth website

Please read the important information below before submitting the apostille request form.

Upload the documents (transcript, enrollment verification, diploma, etc.) for the requested apostille to this form.
Use the following links to order a transcript, verification of enrollment, or replacement diploma (due to loss or damage) prior to submitting this form, if necessary.
After submitting the apostille request form, it can take up to nine weeks for the apostille to be mailed from the Massachusetts State House to the address provided on the form.
The apostille process cannot be expedited; please plan accordingly.
Please email gradspecialist@berklee.edu if you have questions or concerns.

Overview of Steps

Berklee processes 1 apostille order per month.

Submit the order form and the payment form ($6 per document). After this form is submitted, please complete the payment form as directed.
Berklee prints the documents attached to the form, verifies authenticity, and has documents notarized. This generally takes four to five weeks.
Berklee sends the prepaid shipping label which is student provided, Apostille/Certification Request Form, and notarized documents to the Massachusetts State House. This generally takes one week.
A confirmation email will be sent from gradspecialist@berklee.edu informing you that your apostille has been sent to the Massachusetts State House for processing.
The Massachusetts State House processes the apostille and sends the apostille to the address on the prepaid shipping label provided. At this point you will be able to use the tracking number on the prepaid shipping label to track the apostille. This generally takes two to three weeks.
The address you enter on the prepaid shipping label receives your apostille. Please note, as stated above, this can take up to nine weeks after you submit the diploma order form.

Please do not submit multiple forms.

Student Information

Please carefully enter your personal information below.

First Name

Last Name

Confirm Email

Phone Number

Year of Graduation

Institution

Program (College)

Select the program from which you graduated.

Program (Conservatory)

Select the program from which you graduated.

Major

Enter the major from which you graduated.

Date of Birth

Country in which the document(s) will be used

Student ID

Providing your student ID is not required, but it is helpful for locating records.

Massachusetts Apostille/Certification Request Form

Complete and upload The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Apostille/Certification Request Form.

Note: For the 'Method to Return Documents' option, please choose 'Express Mail'

Apostille/Certification Request Form Upload

Document Upload

Select the document(s) for which you are ordering an apostille/certification:

Transcript

Diploma

Verification of Enrollment

Transcripts

Transcripts can be ordered here.

How many copies of your Berklee UNDERGRADUATE transcript do you need certified?

Upload a clear copy of your UNDERGRADUATE transcript.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

How many copies of your Berklee GRADUATE transcript do you need certified?

Upload a clear copy of your GRADUATE transcript.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Diplomas

If your diploma has been lost or destroyed, you may order a replacement here.

How many copies of your UNDERGRADUATE diploma do you need certified?

Upload a clear copy of your UNDERGRADUATE diploma.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
Images larger than 2000x2000 pixels will be resized.

How many copies of your GRADUATE diploma do you need certified?

Upload a clear copy of your GRADUATE diploma.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
Images larger than 2000x2000 pixels will be resized.

Verification of Enrollment: Quantity and Upload

Verification of enrollment can be requested here (login required).

How many copies of your Berklee verification of enrollment do you need certified?

Upload a clear copy of your verification of enrollment.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
Images larger than 2000x2000 pixels will be resized.

Postage

(old) Choose one of the following:

Upload Prepaid Shipping Label

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
Images larger than 2000x2000 pixels will be resized.

Students must purchase and upload their own UPS, DHL, or FedEx prepaid shipping label.

Please use the following return address for your shipping label:

Address line 1: 1140 Boylston Street
Address line 2: Attn: OREG - Amanda Ciolek
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02115
Email: aciolek@berklee.edu
Phone: 617-747-2894

Additional information:

Package type: Letter
Value: 1
Do not schedule a pick-up.

By clicking this box, I understand that an additional $40 will be added to my order total.

(old) Postage Fee Acknowledgement

The mailing address entered, must match the address on the prepaid shipping label uploaded above.

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

*If outside of the USA, please select "Other..." and provide the state or province.

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Your Total Cost

Each document apostille costs $6.

Please note: if the box below is yellow, please refresh the page to recalculate the current value.

Once you submit this form, you will be directed to submit payment for your order total (step 2).

You will also receive a confirmation email. (Check your spam/clutter folder.)

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Apostille Request Form

What is an Apostille?

Overview of Steps

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