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Replacing a Diploma
Required Documents
Required Documents
Replacing a lost diploma
You must provide a written request including your full name, address, phone number, and date of birth, as well as your degree and the year it was granted.
Requesting a diploma or modifying your name
You must provide a written request including your full name, address, phone number, and date of birth, as well as your degree and the year it was granted. For name changes, enclose a photocopy of your birth certificate, change of name certificate, marriage certificate, proof of divorce, or other legal documents that support your name change, corrections, additions, or deletions. Make sure to indicate any changes you want made in your written request.
Making Your Request
Making your request
There are two ways to submit a request:
- Mail a written request to Service Point, along with the required supporting documents, and a certified cheque or money order in the amount of CAD$120 per diploma copy (includes trackable mail delivery) payable to McGill University.
- Come to Service Point in person with the required documents. You can pay the replacement fee of CAD$120 per diploma copy (includes trackable mail delivery) via debit card. If you choose this option, please allow for appropriate delays in diploma printing and mailing time.
Note: Requests made on behalf of a student must be accompanied by a signed letter of authorization from the student.
Certified Copies
Certified Copies
Enrolment Services will certify copies of your diploma in the original language or issue certified translations in English (from the original Latin) or French (from the original in English or Latin).
Making Your Request
Making your request
There are two ways to submit a request:
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By mail:
- Send a photocopy of your original diploma on 8.5" x 11" paper in landscape mode, making certain to reduce it so that all seals and signatures are visible to Service Point;
- Include a cover letter bearing your signature, full name, student number (if available), address, phone number, and number of copies required;
- Include a certified cheque or money order for the total amount payable to McGill University to cover the CAD$15 per copy fee;
- Please allow at least 5–7 working days of processing time plus appropriate mailing time.
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In person:
- Come to Service Point with a photocopy of your original diploma on 8.5" x 11" paper in landscape mode, making certain to reduce it so that all seals and signatures are visible and indicate how many copies you need;
- Pay the CAD$15 per copy fee via debit card.
Note: Requests made on behalf of a student must be accompanied by a signed letter of authorization from the student.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Mar. 4, 2014) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Mar. 4, 2014) (disclaimer)