Authentication Service - Diplomas and/ or Transcripts
- Jurisdiction- The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston is only authorized to service documents issued within our jurisdiction, which includes MA, NH, RI, VT, and ME.
- Mail-in Application- For applications by mail (see our address on the bottom), please attach a copy of your passport as proof of your identity.
- Forms of Payment- Cash, money orders, cashier check.(Please make payable to "TECO-Boston".)
- Apply by Agent- Applicant may assign an agent to deliver the required documents to our office. The agent is required to present his/her valid photo ID (e.g. driver license, passport, or naturalization certificate) along with an authorization letter from the applicant.
- Pick Up:
1. Return by mail: A prepaid envelope (USPS and UPS ONLY).
2.Present your receipt when picking up your documents. - Documents needed for Application:
1. A Completed Application Form for Authentication
2. Original and one copy of valid passport. The original passport will be returned after verification.
3. Document Authentication Fee: $15.00 (Extra $7.5 for expedited service, optional)
4. If transcript authentication is needed, a copy of the transcript has to be delivered DIRECTLY from the school by either mail or email (bostonvisa@mofa.gov.tw).
5. For diploma authentication:
1) Provide the original or a notarized copy of diploma (See Note 1).
2) For verification purposes, please (A) Apply for a copy of transcript to be sent DIRECTLY from school by either mail or email (bostonvisa@mofa.gov.tw).
Note 1. If only copies of diploma are provided, such copies must be notarized by a local notary public within our jurisdiction (MA, NH, RI, VT, and ME), or by the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan.
