Graduates who reside in the U.S.

After reviewing the requirements, the graduate should then send the diploma and a request in writing to:

Registrar’s Office
203 Tolentine Hall
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

When the Registrar receives the request

The Registrar’s Office will add a verification notation, an original signature and the embossed Seal of the University to the diploma and have it notarized. We will then return the diploma to the graduate. There is a $1.00 per document charge for the notary.  We ask that this amount be enclosed with the written request.

After you receive your notarized diploma

Depending on the requirements of the country to which it is being sent, the graduate should then mail the diploma to the Clerk of Court for Delaware County (where Villanova’s notary is commissioned). A MONEY ORDER for $3.30 (checks will not be accepted) per document made payable to “Delaware County Office of Judicial Support” is required for certification of the Notary’s eligibility.  A stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of the document to the graduate must also be included. The address is:

Office of Judicial Support
County Court House
Media, PA 19063
(Telephone (610) 891-4389)

The diploma should then be sent to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State in Harrisburg. A check for $15.00 per document payable to “Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” should accompany it. If an Apostille is needed, the graduate must include, in writing, the country to which it will be sent. A stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of the document to the graduate must also be included. The address is:

Secretary of State
Authentication Office
305 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(Telephone (717) 787-5280)

Note: If a transcript is required as well as the diploma, that information should be included with the original letter to the Registrar’s Office. We will prepare the transcript and have it notarized as well.

If necessary, we will be happy to order a duplicate diploma. The fee for a new diploma is $50.00. Graduates should be aware that as much as six weeks may be required to obtain a new diploma.