Requesting Certified Copies

A certified copy is an authenticated and notarized document. Upon request, the Office of the University Registrar will provide certified copies for University of Nebraska–Lincoln issued transcripts, diplomas and enrollment and degree verifications. A certified copy is a document authenticated and notarized by the Registrar office. The types of documents that can be certified are:

• An official University of Nebraska–Lincoln transcript— produced by the Registrar office with submission of the Certified Copy Request Form.
• A photocopy of the original diploma—the university does not retain copies of diplomas. If an original diploma is not available, see instructions on how to order a diploma replacement at https://registrar.unl.edu/student-resources/diploma-replacement/. 
• An official Enrollment or Degree Verification—produced by the Registrar office with submission of the Certified Copy Request Form.

Please allow 5–7 business days for processing once the request is received by the Registrar office.

Important Note: Before a certified copy request for transcripts or diplomas can be processed, your student account must be clear from ‘Hold(s)’. Please check MyRED before proceeding with your request. The Registrar office will not process requests for transcripts or diplomas until all ‘Hold(s)’ are clear.

Cost

There is no cost for notary services for these documents. However, Apostille services done through the state have their own cost. More information on Apostille services can be found at https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/apostilles-and-authentications. Additionally, if you do not have an original copy of your diploma and require a duplicate be ordered, then there is a fee for that service. More information on duplicate diplomas can be found at https://registrar.unl.edu/student-resources/diploma-replacement/. 

Mailing

Certified copies are sent via first class mail to the address provided on the request form, unless otherwise specified. If you require express mail or need to send copies internationally, please provide a pre-paid addressed envelope or credit card information. We use FedEx to mail internationally.

Graduating Students

Graduates may request their diploma or one of the above documents to be available following graduation. Please contact the Office of the University Registrar for more information regarding this option.

Apostille

On occasion, an Apostille or additional authentication is required. If so, please contact the Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division to obtain further information.

Upon request, the Registrar office will forward certified copies to the Nebraska Secretary of State, Notary Division.

If you wish to have the Registrar office forward certified copies to the Secretary of State, please contact the Registrar office for more information.