Recovery of lost diplomas and certificates in Armenia and abroad
Losing a diploma or certificate is an unpleasant but solvable problem. The recovery of the document depends on the country of issuance, the rules of the educational institution, and government authorities. In Armenia, recovery is handled by the Ministry of Education, educational institutions, and archival services. Abroad, the relevant educational authorities and diplomatic missions are responsible.
The company Business Liga provides services for the recovery of lost diplomas and certificates in Armenia, as well as assists in requests for duplicates from abroad.
How to recover a lost diploma or certificate?
1. Determine where the document was issued
Recovery always begins with contacting the educational institution that issued the document. If it no longer exists, you need to contact the archives or the Ministry of Education.
2. Gather the necessary documents
✔ Application for recovery
✔ Passport or ID
✔ Documents confirming education (e.g., student ID, grade book, copies of old documents)
✔ Payment receipt for the state fee
3. Submit the request
Depending on the situation, documents are submitted to:
📌 The educational institution (if it is still operational)
📌 The archives (if the educational institution is closed)
📌 The Ministry of Education (if authenticity verification is required)
4. Receive a duplicate or certificate
If recovery is possible, the applicant will receive a duplicate diploma/certificate marked “Duplicate.” If full recovery is not possible, you can request an official issuance certificate.
Timeframes and costs of recovery
🕒 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 the diploma or certificate was issued in another country, the recovery process may include:
✔ Contacting the consulate or diplomatic mission
✔ Requesting the Ministry of Education of the issuing country
✔ Preparing a power of attorney if representation in another country is required
Assistance in document recovery
The company Business Liga provides services for the recovery of lost diplomas and certificates, including:
✔ Preparing applications and requests
✔ Translation and notarization
✔ Representation in educational institutions and ministries
✔ Shipping recovered documents
If you have lost important educational documents, contact us—we will help you recover them quickly and hassle-free!