University of San Diego
Diploma & Transcript
Apostille Services.
USD currently facilitates notarized transcripts and diplomas but does not complete the California Secretary of State apostille step for the student. We handle that apostille stage after USD returns the notarized document.
Independent service disclaimer: Inkcredible Apostille is an independent document-processing service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of San Diego.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
USD Transcript Apostille
Request a notarized transcript through USD's Registrar. USD facilitates the notarization; the apostille is a separate step.
USD Diploma Apostille
Request a notarized diploma through USD. Like transcripts, the diploma needs notarization before the California Secretary of State will issue an apostille.
How to obtain the notarized USD document
Work with USD's Registrar to request and notarize the document. USD-imposed charges and processing times are set by USD and separate from Inkcredible's fees.
What happens after USD returns the document
Once USD returns the notarized document, it's ready for the California apostille stage — which is where Inkcredible takes over.
How Inkcredible handles the California apostille
We submit the notarized USD document to the California Secretary of State, then return the completed apostille via your chosen delivery method.
USD charges
vs. Inkcredible fees.
USD-imposed charges
Any fees USD charges for issuing or notarizing a document are set by USD. Inkcredible does not control USD's fees or processing times.
Inkcredible service fee
Our fee covers preparing and submitting the notarized USD document to the California Secretary of State and returning the completed apostille. It's separate from USD and government charges. See pricing →
Questions, answered.
Does USD complete the apostille for me?
No. USD currently facilitates notarized transcripts and diplomas but does not complete the California Secretary of State apostille step. Inkcredible handles that apostille stage after USD returns the notarized document.
How do I obtain a notarized USD document?
Request a notarized transcript or diploma through USD's Registrar. USD facilitates the notarization; the apostille is a separate step handled afterward.
Can an electronic transcript be apostilled?
Often not. Many destinations require an original ink-signed paper document. An electronic transcript frequently cannot be notarized in the form an apostille requires.
Does my diploma need to be notarized first?
In most cases, yes. A university diploma usually requires notarization of the registrar's signature before the California Secretary of State will apostille it.
How long does a California apostille take?
It depends on USD's processing, the California Secretary of State, and the document type. We don't imply guaranteed timelines. Rush options exist for eligible documents when availability allows.
Does Inkcredible control USD's fees or timing?
No. USD-imposed charges and processing times are set by USD. Inkcredible's service fee is separate and clearly stated. We never imply we control a university's fees or timeline.
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