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How do I get a copy of a diploma?
Verified 12 December 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
In case of loss or theft of a secondary school diploma (e.g.: certificate, baccalaureate), you can obtain a certificate of achievement digital or paper. If it is a higher education degree (e.g. bachelor's degree, master's degree), you can obtain a certificate numeric or a duplicate paper. If you have changed your marital status, you can request the re-issue of your diploma with this change taken into account.
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Secondary school diploma
You can request a certificate of achievement if you have a general, technological or vocational secondary education diploma.
The certificate of achievement has an official value and gives you the same rights as the original diploma.
To obtain it, the steps to follow are different depending on where you obtained the diploma.
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General case
The digital attestation is not available for all diplomas. See the list of degrees available by academy and by session.
You want a digital attestation
The request is made online using the following online service:
You want a paper attestation
Many academies have their own application form. Check directly with the services of the rectorate or on its website.
If the academy does not have a form, you can make a request by mail to the examination and competition division the rectorate of academy where the diploma was awarded. You must specify the following information:
- Your first and last name(s)
- Your date of birth
- Your address
- Exact title of your diploma
- Name of the establishment where it was prepared
- Series
- Year of graduation
Attach a photocopy of your ID to your application.
Please note
some academies ask to attach stamps or a stamped envelope to your application to send you the certificate in return. Check this information on the Rectorate's website.
In Île-de-France
The digital attestation is not available for all diplomas. See the list of degrees available by academy and by session.
You want a digital attestation
The request is made online using the following online service:
You want a paper attestation
You must apply for an attestation online.
In a French establishment abroad
Check with the institution where you graduated to find out how to apply for a certificate of achievement.
Who shall I contact
The time taken to receive the certificate varies.
Yeah. Yeah. If you have changed your marital status (surname, first name or gender), you can request the reissue your diploma with the consideration of this change.
For this, you must contact the rectorate of the academy in which you obtained the diploma. The procedure to follow will be specified.
Diploma in higher education
You can get a digital certificate or a duplicate of the diploma in paper form.
The digital attestation is not available for all diplomas. See the list of degrees available by academy and by session.
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You want a digital attestation
The request is made online using the following online service:
You want a duplicate paper
In case of loss, theft or destruction of your higher education diploma, you can ask the higher education institution that issued you the original diploma one duplicate of this one.
You will need to submit a document that justifies your request. This is the case, for example, with a receipt for filing a theft complaint, a declaration of loss of your insurance or a declaration on honor.
The mention duplicate must appear on the new diploma.
The duplicate has an official value and gives you the same rights as the original of the diploma.
The process for obtaining the duplicate depends on each institution. You must contact the institution that issued you the original diploma.
If you have changed your marital status (surname, first name or gender), you can request the reissue of your diploma with the taking into account of this change.
To do this, you must contact the institution where you obtained the diploma. The procedure to follow will be specified.
Who shall I contact
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