Notary And Apostille

Enigma Business School (EBS) provides support services for document notarization and apostille authentication to assist graduates in using their academic credentials for professional, governmental, or international academic purposes. These services ensure that degree certificates, transcripts, and other official documents meet formal legal standards recognized in different countries.

Notary and apostille procedures are optional services requested by graduates who require official validation beyond regular diploma verification.

Purpose of Notary and Apostille

Notarization and apostille certification are typically required when graduates:

• Apply for jobs in international organizations

• Submit academic credentials for further study abroad

• Apply for immigration or professional licensing

• Provide academic documents to government agencies

• Validate credentials in non-domestic jurisdictions

These processes certify that documents issued by EBS are official, authentic, and legally recognized.

Definitions

Notary

A notary certification confirms that an academic document is a true and accurate copy of the original issued by the institution. Notarized documents are typically accepted for:

• Corporate employment

• Embassy documentation

• Professional verification

Apostille

An apostille is an international certification attached to an official document, recognized under The Hague Convention. Apostille authentication is commonly required for:

• International study submission

• Legal recognition in participating countries

• Government procedures

Eligible Documents

Notary and apostille services may be requested for:

• Diploma certificate (digital or physical)

• Academic transcript

• Degree verification letter

• Confirmation of graduation letter

• Certified true copies

Only documents issued officially by EBS may be processed.

Application Procedure

1. Log in to the Student Portal

2. Submit a Notary and Apostille Request Form

3. Upload supporting identification (if required)

4. Confirm document type and request details

5. Complete applicable administrative fees

EBS will process the request and provide estimated completion times.

Processing Time

Processing time varies depending on document type and country requirements. Standard processing time generally ranges from:

• Notary services: 14–21 business days

• Apostille authentication: 6–12 weeks

Processing time may be affected by external legal authorities or regional certification offices.

Fees and Payment

Notary and apostille services may involve:

• Administrative fee for document processing

• External notarization fee

• Shipping and handling fees (international delivery)

• Government-related apostille certification fee

Payments are made in USD through approved payment channels.

Delivery Options

Documents may be delivered through:

• Digital certified PDF (official verification link included)

• Physical postage through international courier services

Tracking information will be provided for physical shipments.

Legal Considerations

• Apostille is only valid for countries that are members of the Hague Convention

• Non-apostille countries may require additional embassy or consular legalization

• EBS may assist in preparation but legal decisions depend on national authorities

Graduates are advised to check specific regional document requirements.

Confidentiality and Record Handling

All document requests are treated confidentially and stored securely under EBS data protection policies. Only authorized personnel may process notary or apostille documentation.

Institutional Statement

EBS is committed to providing secure, professional, and efficient notarization and apostille services to support graduate credential recognition in international contexts. These services help ensure that academic documents issued by EBS maintain legal validity and institutional credibility wherever students choose to pursue further education or professional opportunities.

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