Overview


When transferring credentials between countries, documents may require authentication or an Apostille. An Apostille is an additional form of authentication given to a notarized document to certify that the document is a true, i.e., exact, copy of the original.

The University of West Florida Office of the Registrar provides notarization of transcripts, diplomas and syllabi needed by students for this process. These are considered Specialty Services. Please follow the link provided and read all information thoroughly.

Please Note: Before requesting notarization, please check with the agency requesting your documents to determine what level of verification is required.


Faculty Credentials

The resumes and CVs of UWF faculty cannot be provided to students. The University Policy, AC-39.09-09/22 Faculty Qualifications, outlines UWF Qualifications by Academic Credentials in Section III(C). Students should provide this policy to the agency verifying their academic documents.


Instructions

Please see below for more information regarding the Specialty Service of retrieval and notarization of documentation requested for the Apostille process:


Step 1: Log into MyUWF.

If you are unable to log in to MyUWF, please see Can't Access MyUWF. Follow the directions until successfully logged in. 

Step 2 -  Type "Documentation Request for Apostille" in the search bar found at the top right-hand corner of the page.

Documentation Request for Apostille Form Link Image


Step 3: Click on the "Documentation Request for Apostille" link (seen in the screenshot above). Complete the form as instructed in each section.

(Please Note: As mentioned previously, before requesting notarization, please check with the agency requesting your documents to determine what level of verification is required.)


Step 4: A Student Service Representative will contact you concerning the next steps in the process.

This will include a detailed invoice outlining all associated fees for the documentation and notarization requested. For more information on fees, you may visit our Specialty Services webpage.


Step 5: Once your approval of the charges outlined has been received, the total charges will be assessed to your CashNet account enabling you to complete your payment online at your earliest convenience.

Please notify our office via email when payment has been completed. Retrieval and processing of your documentation will begin at that time. Please allow us 4 to 6 weeks to complete your request.


Step 6:  After obtaining all documents, the Registrar's Office will complete the requested services and notarize all documentation as indicated on your form submission.

Step 7: You will be notified when the process has been completed and your documents are ready for pick up or mail delivery as specified on your form request submission.