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
Log in to the Student Portal
Submit a Notary and Apostille Request Form
Upload supporting identification (if required)
Confirm document type and request details
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.