Educational documents do not all follow the same path. The right steps depend on who issued the document, how it was signed, and whether it came from a public or private institution. In many cases, a school official signs a statement before a notary, and the notary's signature is then authenticated by the California Secretary of State.
Please do not notarize a copy or make a certified copy on your own before checking with us. Notarizing the wrong version can cause the document to be rejected.
If notarization is needed, Gale Ranch Notary can help.
We'll explain what's needed and what your next step is.