Verification of original documents
Refer to this page for the steps to take if the University requests the original of an uploaded document during the admission process.
Complying with the verification of original documents
At any time during admissions, Université de Montréal reserves the right to request the original of an uploaded admissions document for verification purposes.
The Admissions and Recruitment counter in the J.-A. De Sève building is temporarily closed for renovations. Please contact us by e-mail or telephone if you have any questions.
An original document is the official paper version of the transcript issued by your institution at the end of your studies. This document will be required for the verification of originals.
You can also submit a certified copy of the original document. A certified copy is a reproduction of the original document that has been authenticated by a notary or government authority with a signature, seal and date.
Please note that documents received by email or photocopies of the original document will not be accepted for verification.
As stated in your Centre étudiant (Student Centre), you must provide the original or a certified copy of the required document(s) by the stated deadline.
Choose the means of transmission: Choose the means of transmission that suits you best: by mail or registered mail, in person or by electronic transmission between Canadian universities.
Complete the identification form (transmission par la poste ou en personne): You must attach this identification form so we can link your paper documents to your admissions application.
Provide a reply envelope for the return of the documents, if desired (transmission by mail): If you would like to have the original documents returned to you, please send a self-addressed, stamped reply envelope with them.
Monitor your Centre étudiant: Once the documents have been received and verification is completed, the task assigned in your Student Centre will disappear from the to-do list in due time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions and Recruitment team.
Accepted means of transmission:
By electronic transmission between Canadian universities
For Canadian universities, visit your institution's website to access the page dedicated to ordering transcripts, certificates, diplomas and other official documents.
Depending on your university, you may opt for one of the following electronic transmission methods:
Through the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI). When selecting the delivery address, select the BCI electronic transmission option and the Université de Montréal as the recipient.
Via the MyCreds platform. Once your documents have been deposited in MyCreds by your university registrar, you can share them with Université de Montréal using the e-mail address mescertifs@sar.umontreal.ca.
The identification form is not required for transmission between Quebec universities.
In person
Consult our hours and bring your documents and completed identification form to this address:
Université de Montréal
Bureau du registraire
Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève, 3rd floor
2332, boul. Édouard-Montpetit
Montréal (Québec)
H3T 1J4
When you arrive at the counter, select the option Contrôle des originaux on the interactive terminal.
By mail or registered mail
Whether by mail or registered mail, be sure to include the completed identification form when sending your documents. In both cases, provide a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage for the return of your documents.
Important!
If you do not provide a postage-paid return envelope, documents will become the property of Université de Montréal. They will be kept for one year and then destroyed. To claim your documents, submit an online request (page in French) by selecting the subject Récupération de documents originaux soumis à la demande d’admission (Retrieving original documents submitted with admissions application). Please note that fees apply.
Regular mail
If time permits, you can send your original documents by regular post.
Please use this address:
Université de Montréal
Bureau du registraire
Contrôle des originaux – Numérisation
C. P. 6205, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec)
H3C 3T5
Canada
Registered mail
You can use the registered mail service to find out when your documents have been delivered. When your shipment is delivered, you'll receive proof of receipt of your documents.
Please enter this address:
Université de Montréal
Bureau du registraire
Contrôle des originaux – Numérisation
2332, boul. Édouard-Montpetit
Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève, 3rd floor
Montréal (Québec)
H3T 1J4
Canada
The information required in the identification form is essential to identify your file. Please make sure to complete all fields.
Student number (Matricule)
Your student number appears in your Centre étudiant under Données personnelles.
Confirmation number
The confirmation number of your admission application appears in your Centre étudiant under Admissions, in the application confirmation email or in the verification notice received by email.
The identification form is not required if you use electronic transmission between Québec universities.
This step is crucial to finalize the processing of your file. If you do not send it to us within the required timeframe, your admission will be revoked.
Please note that if you apply for another session, your file will not be evaluated until your original documents have been received.
Any use of false documents or any falsification of documents, as well as any false statement or failure to provide documents when required by the University, whether as part of an admissions application or throughout the student's progress at the University, may result in the cancellation of the student's admission or registration, in accordance with University Regulations.