Translation and Apostille of Academic Records and School Transcripts

🎓 Translation and Apostille of Academic Records and School Transcripts

Orange County Apostille | Trusted for International Education & Work

When applying to a university, internship, or job abroad, your academic documents must often be translated and apostilled to be legally recognized by foreign institutions. At Orange County Apostille, we specialize in the complete legalization of school transcripts, diplomas, degrees, and letters of enrollment—ensuring they meet the strict requirements of the Hague Apostille Convention and are ready for international use.

Whether you’re a recent graduate pursuing higher education in Europe, a professional seeking licensing abroad, or a parent handling documents for a student visa, we provide all-in-one service: certified translations, notarization (if needed), and apostille processing—quickly and correctly.

🎓 What Are Academic Records?

Academic records typically include:

High School Diplomas
College or University Diplomas
Official Transcripts
Letters of Enrollment or Graduation
Proof of Academic Standing
Curriculum or Course Descriptions (when required)

To be recognized abroad, these documents must be translated into the official language of the destination country and apostilled to confirm authenticity.

📎 Example: If you’re applying to a university in Spain, your transcript must be translated into Spanish and apostilled by the California Secretary of State (or equivalent issuing state authority).

🌐 Why Are Apostille and Translation Required?

Foreign governments and educational institutions need a way to verify that your U.S.-issued documents are legitimate. Under the Hague Convention of 1961, member countries—including France, Germany, Mexico, Italy, and South Korea—require an apostille certificate to recognize legal documents from abroad.

👉 Without proper apostille authentication, your application may be delayed, rejected, or deemed incomplete.

👉 Without a certified translation, foreign institutions may not accept your academic records—even if they are official.

📎 California Secretary of State – Apostille Information

📎 Hague Apostille Member Countries

🔎 What We Translate and Apostille

At Orange County Apostille, we handle all types of academic documentation, including:

High School Diplomas – For international college or visa applications
University Degrees – For graduate programs or employment abroad
Transcripts – Detailing grades, GPA, coursework
Enrollment Letters – Required for student visa issuance
Homeschool Records – When formally issued by a district or agency
Specialized Certificates – Such as vocational or technical training

We also provide certified translation services into over 90 languages, including:

Spanish
French
Italian
German
Portuguese
Korean
Chinese
Russian
Arabic
Japanese

📎 Certified Translation Services Overview →

🧭 Step-by-Step: Translation & Apostille Process

Document Review We check that your academic record is eligible for apostille (e.g., issued by a U.S. institution, signed by registrar, or notarized copy).
Certified Translation We translate your documents into the required language using USCIS- and embassy-compliant formatting and certification.
Notarization (if needed) Some translated records or school letters may need notarization before apostille—our team handles this step for you.
Apostille Processing We submit your document to the California Secretary of State or other relevant state/federal agency for the apostille certificate.
Return Delivery We send your completed apostilled and translated documents by mail or courier with full tracking.

📎 Learn About State Apostille Requirements →

📎 U.S. Department of State Federal Apostille Info →

✈️ Where Are These Services Commonly Used?

Our clients frequently need apostilled and translated school records for:

Student Visas (F-1, J-1, etc.)
Enrollment in Foreign Universities
Study Abroad Programs
Graduate School Applications
Employment-Based Immigration or Work Visas
Teaching Credentials Abroad
Credential Evaluation Services

📎 Example: A student from Irvine applying to study in Germany must provide their high school diploma, translated into German, and apostilled by the California Secretary of State.

📎 German Embassy in the U.S. – Study Requirements

🔒 Why Trust Orange County Apostille?

✅ Local service in Orange County, CA
✅ Experts in state and federal apostille processing
✅ Certified translations accepted by USCIS, embassies, consulates, and international schools
✅ Mobile notary and translation services available
✅ Competitive pricing and fast turnaround
✅ 5-star rated by clients across California and beyond

Whether you’re applying to school in Spain, transferring credits to Korea, or submitting your degree to a licensing board in Italy—we ensure your paperwork is professionally prepared and internationally accepted.

📨 Start Your Apostille and Translation Today

📍 Office: 17875 Von Karman Ave, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614

📞 Call/Text: 818-606-7442

🌐 Website: https://orangecountyapostille.org

📧 Email: [email protected]

Ready to get started? Fill out our document intake form or call us today to confirm which documents you need and how soon we can deliver.