Degree Authentication
What is Degree Authentication?
Degree authentication or attestation is the process of verifying an academic degree for use in a foreign country. Many governments and employers require authenticated degrees to ensure the document is valid and issued by a recognized institution. This process typically involves multiple steps, including notarization, authentication by the U.S. Department of State, and legalization by the embassy of the destination country.
For countries such as the UAE, Qatar, and others, degree authentication is a necessary step for work permits, residency applications, and university admissions.
How to Authenticate a Degree for International Use?
The degree authentication process generally follows these steps:
- Notarization – The degree must be notarized by a certified notary public.
- State Authentication – If required, the document is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the issuing state.
- U.S. Department of State Authentication – The degree is submitted to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., for authentication.
- Embassy Legalization – Finally, the document is submitted to the embassy of the destination country for final legalization.
Embassies of countries such as the UAE and Qatar require strict adherence to these steps, and missing any requirement can result in processing delays or rejection.
Our Degree Authentication Service in Washington, D.C.
As a Washington, D.C.-based document authentication specialist, we provide a hassle-free, expedited process to ensure your degree is properly authenticated for international use. Our service includes:
In Person
Hand-Submitting & Picking Up Documents – We personally deliver your degree to the appropriate agencies, ensuring fast and secure processing.
Government Offices
Handling U.S. Department of State Authentication – We navigate the complex federal authentication process on your behalf.
Embassies
Embassy Legalization – We work directly with the UAE, Qatar, and other embassies to ensure your degree meets their requirements.
Shipping
Secure Return Shipping – Once your degree is authenticated, we securely mail it back to you anywhere in the U.S. or abroad.
Why Choose Us?
- Fast & Reliable – We eliminate delays by hand-delivering documents instead of relying on mail-in processing.
- Expertise in Embassy Requirements – Each embassy has unique rules, and we ensure full compliance for smooth processing.
- Personalized Service – We provide updates at every step and offer tailored assistance for your needs.
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info@authenticate4me.com
(202) 841-3720
5810 Kingstowne Center Suite 120-805, ALEXANDRIA VA 22315
Testimonials
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Soldotna, AK
“I used Authenticate 4 Me for my education attestation for the UAE. Sam is very very reliable — he completed the documents well before my deadline, and I was in such a time crunch!!! I was stressed out and anxious because of the lengthy process and deadline, but Sam really put me at ease. He’s a professional! I know that other agencies would not have gotten the job done as smoothly or as quickly as Authenticate 4 Me. I highly recommend Sam and will be sure to use him in the future/refer all my family/friends. “
Santa Clara, CA
“Fast, reliable, trustworthy service! I used Authenticate 4 Me for my education attestation for the UAE. Not only was everything explained to me step by step but the finaly documentations were delivered to the UAE, signed and approved faster then I anticipated. I was really impressed with the professionalism Sam demonstrated. Did I mentioned this was all done during a snow storm, government office snow days and still processed and delivered with speed and accuracy. Definitely recommend! ”
Miami, FL
“I used Authenticate 4 Me to get a birth and marriage certificate attested for use in the UAE. From my initial contact with Sam, I knew I was working with a professional. Sam walked me through the process and was quick to return my phone calls and emails. Sam was upfront on the processing times and the possible delays, and kept me informed on regular intervals on the progress with the multiple government agencies. It was obvious to me that Sam was well connected with the DOS and UAE embassy in DC, and in the end the documents were attested ahead of the promised date. Thanks for the great service!”