Applicants who have completed previous studies outside the United States will need to have a Verification of Records completed for UMKC. This requirement applies to students seeking admission or transfer credit. By verifying your records, this report will help applicants achieve recognition for their prior studies.

How to Apply

Before you submit your application for a Verification of Records report, please be sure to read all instructions. Take advantage of our interactive and user-friendly online application. Be sure to select University of Missouri - Kansas City as the recipient, as IERF works with a number of different universities. This will ensure that your report reaches UMKC. In the application, be sure to select "email delivery" as the method of delivery. 

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Services and Fees

Reports

A file number will be assigned and notification will be sent upon receipt of your application. If additional documentation and/or fees is/are required, the turnaround time of 5 business days will be effective from the date of receipt of all requested materials. UMKC requires you to provide a Verification of Documents report, see below.

Verification of Documents for UMKC

Required for	Students seeking admission to UMKC
Description	This report confirms the validity of the Original Documents received by IERF. Duplicates and additional reports can NOT be requested. If you require a credentials evaluation, you will need to submit a new, separate application.
Fee	$85 This fee is irrespective of the number of non-US credentials you have earned prior to enrolling at UMKC. Be sure to submit records for all your postsecondary credentials for verification to avoid any subsequent additional costs.
View Sample Report	IERF reports are issued electronically to UMKC. An electronic applicant copy will be sent to you at no additional cost.

Additional Services

Rush Services

If requesting a Rush service, please note that ALL fees must be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card only. No personal checks will be accepted for rush applications. Please also note that Rush applications received after 12:00pm PST/PDT will be considered to have been received the next business day. This also applies to payments, correspondence and documentation received after 12:00pm PST/PDT. If additional documentation and/or fees are required, the turnaround time will be effective from the date of receipt of the application, required documents and fee. IMPORTANT: Be advised that if you apply online, you will receive a file number. Since you are required to have your school send documents directly to our office, please also request that they reference your file number on the outside of the envelope. Unfortunately, if your package does not include your full IERF file number on the exterior, IERF cannot guarantee that your rush service will be correctly applied on the date it is received.

24-Hour Rush (Next Business Day)

5-Day Rush

10-Day Rush

Mailing Options

Reports are sent electronically to UMKC. An applicant copy of the report will be sent electronically to you. 

Payments

Payment in the form of a check (unless requesting a RUSH service), cashier's check, money order or credit card must accompany all applications, and must be payable to IERF. Overseas payments must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a United States bank. If payment is being made by a bank draft, an additional $15 processing fee is required.

Required Documentation

Please note that ORIGINAL, OFFICIAL academic records are required for the verification of your records which need to be submitted directly from your institution of study to IERF. Either your institution of study can mail them directly to IERF by using a service that has tracking (eg. UPS, FedEx, etc.) to:

IERF 10736 Jefferson Blvd, #532 Culver City, CA 90230 (Courier services require a phone number for delivery purposes. Please use 310.258.9451.

Or, your institution of study can email your academic records directly to IERF at records@ierf.org. The academic records must come from the official school email address and from the appropriate department. When our office has received your records, an email notification will be sent to you. 

To contact IERF with questions, our team members can best assist you via email at info@ierf.org.

IERF General Document Requirements

Be certain that you have all the necessary documents before sending your application, as missing documents will delay the processing of your Verification of Records report. Please also submit records for all your postsecondary credentials for verification to avoid any subsequent additional costs. Also, be sure to read the IERF Country-Specific Requirements section (below), as it provides a more detailed description of the required academic records by country of study. Please note that IERF requires official academic records. Unofficial student copies will not be accepted, even if they are issued by the school. Please submit the following:

ORIGINAL Transcripts / Mark Sheets / Examination Certificates / Academic Records indicating courses/subjects, hours of study/units/credits, and grades/marks/examination results, issued in the original language. These must be issued on institutional letterhead and include official signatures and seals. If the hours/units/credits are not included on the academic records, please submit program descriptions/syllabi issued by the institution, where applicable.

ORIGINAL Diplomas / Graduation Certificates / Degree Certificates issued in the original language (indicating that a degree/qualification has been earned or that a program of study has been completed). If the degree was not earned, please indicate so in writing.

Copy of the title page, abstract, table of contents, and first ten pages of the dissertation for the review of doctoral studies.

IERF Country-Specific Requirements

Please be advised that a Verification of Records report is NOT required for the following: A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, or studies from a US-accredited institution. Be certain that you have all the necessary documents before sending your application, as missing documents will delay the processing of your Verification of Records report. This section provides a detailed description of the required academic records by country of study. It is recommended that you first read the IERF General Document Requirements section (above). Please click the button below to view any specific document requirements for your country(ies) of study.

View Country Specific Requirements

EXCEPTIONS: International Curricula and Transnational Programs of Study

Secondary-Level Studies You may have completed a program at an international high school in a curriculum that is different from the national model of the country in which you physically studied. Examples include IGCSEs, International A-Levels, and the International Baccalaureate. In such instances, the language of issue should correspond to the curriculum that was studied rather than that of the physical host country. Original, official academic records should also be submitted. Postsecondary-Level Studies You may have completed a transnational program of study. Examples include joint degree programs, taught by universities located in two different countries, or studying at the international branch campus of a university physically located in a different country. In such instances, the records should be issued by the degree-awarding institution, in the official language of that institution and curriculum. Original, official academic records should also be submitted.

Request for Additional Information

Be certain that you have all the necessary documents before sending your application, as missing documents will delay the processing of your verification of records. Please note that at any time during the process, IERF reserves the right to request additional documents. All records received from the institution(s) of study will become the property of IERF and will not be returned to the applicant. Please submit the requested documentation and/or fees within 4 months. Otherwise, your case will be closed and an additional fee of $80 will be required to re-open your case.

Contact IERF

For questions, please contact us at info@ierf.org or 310.258.9451. Note that all applicants will receive automatic email notifications whenever there is a change in the status of the application.