{"id":742,"date":"2024-01-18T20:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T01:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/index.php\/2007\/02\/22\/how-to-order-a-replacement-diploma\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:11:19","slug":"how-to-order-a-replacement-diploma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-order-a-replacement-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Order a Replacement Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Losing your diploma can be quite inconvenient, but it\u2019s not necessarily the end of the world. Losing or misplacing your diploma is a hassle, but it doesn\u2019t nullify the education and achievements you\u2019ve earned. To obtain proof of your educational credentials, most universities offer ways to order a replacement diploma quite easily.<\/span><\/p>

How can I obtain a replacement if I lose or damage my diploma?<\/span><\/h2>

Several reasons may lead you to request a replacement diploma from higher education institutions. Perhaps your original was damaged or destroyed from improper storage. Maybe your degree was lost during an office transition or house move. Or, there may be an official name change that you would prefer to appear on your diploma. No matter the reason, contact the Office of the Registrar at the college or university you attended.<\/span><\/p>

For public universities or private universities in the United States, you can simply Google \u201cRegistrar Office replacement diploma\u201d along with the full name of your alma mater. In most cases, this will return a link to an online page with complete details regarding the process for getting a replacement. If you don\u2019t get a relevant link, search for your school\u2019s Registrar\u2019s Office and call the general phone number to inquire.<\/span><\/p>

To obtain a replacement diploma, graduating students are required to provide multiple forms of identification. This may include your social security number, date of birth on a driver\u2019s license or passport (or notarized birth certificate), contact information, and current mailing address. You will also need to supply proof of name change (if applicable) and a fee for the replacement document. Keep in mind that it may take several weeks to receive your replacement diploma in the mail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Examples of online diploma replacement instructions<\/span><\/h2>

We\u2019ve pulled information from institutions that offer instructions on how to replace diplomas. Whether Ivy League institutions, liberal arts colleges, or research universities, the process is virtually the same with a few exceptions.<\/span><\/p>