There are two types of verification described on this site. Click the links below for more information about each type of verification.
- Enrollment verification (self-service for current students)
- Verification of attendance and degrees (for students, alumni, and former students)
- The process for current students to confirm class participation in CalCentral
- Required for undergraduates for all terms
Verification Support and Services
Most verification services require that you are (or were) Officially Registered, which requires:
- Enrollment in courses.
- Payment of at least 20% of your tuition and registration fees.
- No registration blocks.
Your Name on Records
For information about how your name appears on records and rosters, or for details about how to change the way your name appears, visit Update Name & Personal Information.
Notary Services
UC Berkeley can notarize enrollment and degree verifications. For information, visit Notary Services.
Special Circumstance Verification
Verifying Graduation Before Degrees Are Posted
In a small number of cases, individuals who demonstrate an urgent need for proof of conferral may request an expedited degree. For information about proof of graduation before degrees are posted, visit the Official Transcripts page.
Order a Dean’s Certification or Letter of Good Standing
Also known as the Dean’s Appraisal or Letter of Recommendation, these letters are commonly required of Law and Professional School applicants. For information on how to request this certification, visit the Official Transcripts page.
Additional Verification Services
The Office of the Registrar offers the services described below for a fee. Fees and shipping charges for these services may be paid by check or money order payable to UC Regents or by credit card (payment link provided after the request is received). For those with access to CalCentral, most verification services may be requested online.
Third-Party Forms with Specialized Information: Complete and certify third-party forms that require information different from (or in addition to) what is available through Official Verification. The processing fee is $10 per document and/or delivery mode.
Customized Verification Documents: Create and mail a verification document with information in addition to (or different from) what is available through Official Verification. The processing fee is $10 per document and/or delivery mode.
Express Shipping: Shipping options are UPS Domestic Express (generally delivers the next business day) for $27, and UPS Worldwide Express (delivery times vary by location) for $40.