Restoration of Lost Certificates and Diplomas in Armenia and Abroad
Losing a diploma or certificate is an unpleasant but solvable problem. Document restoration depends on the country of issuance, the rules of the educational institution, and government authorities. In Armenia, restoration is handled by the Ministry of Education, educational institutions, and archival services. Abroad, it is handled by the relevant educational authorities and diplomatic missions.
The company Business Liga provides services for restoring lost certificates and diplomas in Armenia and also assists with requests for duplicates from abroad.
How to Restore a Lost Diploma or Certificate?
1. Determine Where the Document Was Issued
Restoration always begins with contacting the educational institution that issued the document. If it no longer exists, you need to contact the archive or the Ministry of Education.
2. Gather the Necessary Documents
✔ Application for restoration
✔ Passport or identity card
✔ Documents confirming your studies (e.g., student ID, grade book, copies of old documents)
✔ Receipt for payment of the state fee
3. Submit the Request
Depending on the situation, documents are submitted:
To the educational institution (if it is operational)
To the archive (if the educational institution has closed)
To the Ministry of Education (if authenticity confirmation is required)
4. Receive a Duplicate or Certificate
If restoration is possible, the applicant will receive a duplicate of the diploma/certificate marked “Duplicate.” If full restoration is not possible, an official certificate of issuance can be requested.
Timelines and Cost of Restoration
Armenia – from 2 to 6 weeks
Russia, CIS – from 1 to 3 months
Europe, USA – from 2 to 6 months
The cost depends on state fees, notarization, translation, and document shipping.
What to do if the diploma was issued abroad?
If a diploma or certificate was issued in another country, the recovery process may include:
✔ Contacting the consulate or diplomatic mission
✔ Requesting from the Ministry of Education of the issuing country
✔ Executing a power of attorney if representation in another country is required
Assistance in document recovery
The company Business Liga provides services for recovering lost diplomas and certificates, including:
✔ Preparing applications and requests
✔ Translation and notarization
✔ Representing interests in educational institutions and ministries
✔ Shipping recovered documents
If you have lost important education documents, contact us – we will help you recover them quickly and without unnecessary hassle!