In some situations, students may be required to provide an Authentication or Apostille along with their notarized transcript, diploma, or other student record documentation.
If you need an Authentication or Apostille, you will need to complete the Request for Authentication form on the Oregon Secretary of State website. Additional information regarding this process can be found in the Authenticating Documents (Apostille) FAQ.
Submitting Documents
To request Authentication or Apostille, you must provide the following information and documents directly to the Secretary of State’s office:
- Request for Authentication form
- Notarized documents
- Your choice for return delivery (see below)
If you are not able to submit your notarized documents directly to the Secretary of State’s office in Salem, Oregon, the Office of the Registrar can mail them for you. The Secretary of State’s Request for Authentication form cannot be accepted by email. Please fax the request form to our office at 541-346-6682.
Return Delivery
You have several choices for return delivery of your authenticated documents:
- pick up in person
- mail (a self-addressed, stamped envelope needs to be provided)
- FedEx/UPS service delivery (a prepaid label is required)
Prepaid shipping labels should include these addresses:
- Sending address:
Office of the Registrar
5257 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR, 97403-5257 - Delivery address:
Secretary of State
Corporation Division
255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310-1327
We can also send the notarized documents using USPS standard mail. Please note, USPS does not have tracking. The Office of the Registrar is not responsible for lost or undelivered mail. Replacement documents would require a new order and associated fees.