Autenticação de documentos escolares da rede pública em Sergipe : o uso da diplomática e da tipologia documental no processo de verificação

Abstract

This study investigates the authentication process of school completion certificates within the context of basic education, focusing on the role of the Serviço de Documentação de Escolas Ativas (SEDEA), a sector linked to the Departamento de Inspeção Escolar (DIES), under the Secretaria de Estado da Educação (SEED). The main objective is to understand how this process is conducted and whether the principles of Diplomatics and Documentary Typology are applied during its execution. The research adopts a hypothetical-deductive method, based on the hypothesis that, by using a standardized model authorized by the department itself, the authentication process does not require formal diplomatic analysis at the moment of verification. To test this hypothesis, the study employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques, with an exploratory and descriptive character. The theoretical framework is grounded in an extensive literature review, documentary analysis, and case studies of previous authentication procedures. The results indicate that the standardized model enables educational institutions to issue certificates that already meet the criteria of diplomatic authenticity. Thus, SEDEA’s role is limited to verifying the accuracy of the data presented in the document, rather than conducting structural or formal content analysis. Furthermore, the study identifies the use of Documentoscopy through the validation of codes printed on the certificates, serving as a supplementary tool in the authentication process. It also highlights the importance of document management and school archives as essential components for ensuring the authenticity and traceability of information. The study concludes that, even without the full application of documentary sciences, the Department of School Inspection effectively authenticates educational documents, ensuring their legitimacy and reliability.