Apostille Service in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove is a university town, and graduates leaving to work, study or teach abroad are asked for an apostilled degree and transcript. Pac Signing Notary serves graduates of Pacific University and every other Oregon college from our Hillsboro office, a short drive east. The fee is $195 for the first Oregon document and $20 for each additional one. See our full Oregon apostille service.
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How a college diploma gets apostilled
The state does not apostille a diploma directly. It apostilles a notarized signature of a school official.
- Contact the registrar. Ask for a certified copy of your diploma and an official transcript, signed by a school official, for apostille use.
- The signature is notarized. Some registrars have a notary on staff. If yours does not, we arrange the notarization.
- We file with the Oregon Secretary of State.
- You receive the apostilled documents, ready to send to the employer, school or consulate.
Do not send your original framed diploma. A certified copy from the registrar is what gets apostilled. More detail: how to apostille a diploma.
What graduates are usually asked for
| Plan | Documents usually requested |
|---|---|
| Teaching English abroad | Degree and an FBI background check |
| Graduate study overseas | Degree and transcript |
| Work visa | Degree, and sometimes a professional license or FBI check |
| Returning home after studying in Oregon | Degree and transcript, often with a translation |
A degree from a college in another state is apostilled by that state. We file those too.
Pricing
| Document | First document | Each additional |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon documents | $195 | $20 |
| Documents from another state | $195 | $65, from the same state |
| FBI background check with apostille | $295 |
A degree and transcript filed together cost $215. Adding an FBI background check for a teaching job abroad brings the total to $510.
Oregon apostilles are ready in 1 to 5 business days. See the full price list.
How we serve Forest Grove
We do not have a walk-in office in Forest Grove. The closest is our Hillsboro apostille office at 9620 NE Tanasbourne Dr, Suite 38, reached from Forest Grove along Highway 8 (Tualatin Valley Highway) and Cornell Road. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm, with free parking.
Students without a car can book a mobile notary visit near campus or at home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A mobile visit is $70. We also serve Cornelius, Gaston, Dilley and Cherry Grove.
We take Oregon requests to Salem ourselves. Pac Signing staff hand-deliver Oregon apostille requests to the Secretary of State in Salem, so your documents are never left in the mail and you do not need to make the drive.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apostille my original diploma?
It is better not to. The state apostilles a certified copy signed by a school official and notarized, so your original stays safe.
Does my transcript need to be notarized?
In Oregon, yes. A school official signs it and that signature is notarized before the state will apostille it.
Do you have an office in Forest Grove?
No. Our Hillsboro office at 9620 NE Tanasbourne Dr, Suite 38 is the closest, and mobile notaries travel to Forest Grove.
How much does an apostille cost in Forest Grove?
$195 for the first Oregon document and $20 for each additional one. A mobile notary visit is $70.
How long does an apostille take?
Oregon apostilles take 1 to 5 business days. Next-day service is sometimes possible at the same price.
Start your apostille
Book an appointment or call (971) 394-4152. Tell us your school, the documents your registrar can provide and the country you are going to.