1. Application form
2. School situation abroad, with the school years and promoted classes, showing subjects and marks obtained:
- copy, if the study document is issued in Romanian, English, French, Spanish, Italian language
- copy and certified translation (in original) in Romanian language for the documents issued in other languages
3. Previous school situation – transcript of records for IX - X grades:
- copy, if the study document is issued in Romanian, English, French, Spanish, Italian language
- copy and certified translation (in original) in Romanian language for the documents issued in other languages
4. Identification paper – copy
- passport
- Identity card
- proof of legal name change, if applicable, copy for documents in Romanian language / English / French / Spanish / Italian, and authorized translation in Romanian for other languages
Evaluation of documents
The processing time is 30 days from the date of registration of the application, which should include proper and complete documentation. If considerable research or correspondence to obtain necessary information is required, during unusually busy periods or when circumstances beyond our control prevail, the time span as indicated above may be extended.
Issuing the certificate
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, between 09:00 - 12:00, 12:30 - 15:00
National Centre for Equivalence and Recognition of Diplomas
nr. 12 Spiru Haret street,district 1, 010176 Bucharest
- Via mail, to the address indicated in the application
- Via courier – payment upon reaching destination - the courier service is contracted by the applicant
The certificate is issued to the holder or to a person authorized by power of attorney.
Duplicate release
In case of loss, partial or complete damage of the certificate, a duplicate can be issued upon submission of official request and the following documents: copy of the transcript/s which was/were recognised; copy of personal identity document.
Appealing procedure
The appeals shall be submitted to the M.E.C. Registry within 45 working days from the date of issue of the recognition / equivalence certificate and, respectively, from the date of notifying the reasons for non-recognition. The deadline for resolving the appeals is 60 working days from their registration with CNRED. The term of settlement can be extended in justified cases, the applicant being notified in writing, through postal services or electronic mail.
