Contact the institution that issued the document first: it sets its own procedure and its fees for a duplicate or file reconstruction.
In what situations is it requested?
- a duplicate request to the educational institution;
- a process with a professional order or employer requiring a diploma;
- an immigration or credential equivalency process;
- a diploma issued abroad, a closed institution or an inaccessible file.
What should the declaration contain?
- your full identity (name at graduation, if different);
- the institution, program, year and type of diploma or transcript;
- the circumstances of the loss, theft or destruction;
- a commitment not to use the original if it is found;
- a statement of truthfulness.
How does this relate to foreign documents?
If the diploma was issued abroad, its recognition or legalization may be added to this process; our article on the declaration relating to a foreign document outlines the main points.
Declaration relating to a foreign document
Can it be sworn online?
Yes, when the document and situation are eligible for remote oath commissioning, by videoconference.
Online oath commissioning in Québec: how does it work?
Assermentation Express
Assermentation Express is not an educational institution and neither issues nor duplicates any diploma. This service is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.