Students commonly need an apostille to authenticate their academic documents for use in a foreign country. Find out how to get one at UB.
An apostille refers to the legalization of a document for international use. The apostille certifies the signature and the position of the official who has issued or certified a copy of a document. Students commonly need an apostille to authenticate their academic transcripts or diploma for use in a foreign country.
Apostilles are only valid in countries that joined the 1961 Hague Convention.
University at Buffalo
Office of the Registrar
Registrar at 1Capen
Attn: Apostille
Buffalo, NY 14260
Please allow approximately four-five weeks to complete the entire process. Processing times vary so it is difficult to predict preciously how many days the process will take as the following steps are taken to obtain an Apostille:
It is highly recommended to supply the Registrar's office with a pre-paid UPS label to mail completed Apostille documents back to the student, especially if sending to a foreign country.
The UPS label ensures delivery and allows the documents to be tracked. If interested, please view the Registrar's instructions on purchasing a prepaid UPS label. If a prepaid label is not purchased, documents will be mailed by regular US first class mail free of charge. Please note that tracking information is not provided for this service nor is the Registrar office able to provide estimated delivery dates.
Office of the Registrar
Registrar at 1Capen
Attn: Apostille
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716.645.5698
92 Franklin St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716.858.8785
Division of Licensing Services
Apostille and Authentication Unit
99 Washington Ave, 6th Fl
PO Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201
Phone: 518.474.4429
If you have questions about obtaining an Apostille please contact UB's Office of the Registrar for assistance.