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Encapsulation

For collectors looking to proudly display their prized autographs, and with added security, PSA offers autograph encapsulation. Our authenticators will evaluate the autograph, and it will be encased in PSA’s sonically sealed holders – safe, secure and ready to display.

Submit in four easy steps

Submission Form

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Submission Price

Determine the price of your autograph submission.

Shipping Charges

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Packaging Guidelines

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Add-On Services for Your Submission

Autograph Grading

Assign a numerical grade to your PSA-certified autograph, and it will set that autograph apart in the market.

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Autograph Encapsulation Process

Our tamper-evident, sonically-sealed holders are a great way to safely store or display your special signatures.

Step 1

Eligible Items

Autographed trading cards, photographs, checks, index cards, postcards and cuts are best suited for this service. As long as the autographed item can fit inside one of our customized holders, it is eligible for this service. View PSA’s current holder sizes to see if your collectible will fit. Non-licensed, replica and custom trading cards are not eligible for encapsulation at this time.

Step 2

Examination

The autograph is evaluated by our authenticators first. If deemed genuine, the customer may elect to have the autograph graded on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being best.

Step 3

Encapsulation

After authentication and grading, PSA encapsulates the item. A blue label displays the pertinent information along with the certification number.

Any item requiring a Jumbo holder will incur an additional charge of $30. Encapsulated items do not receive a LOA or COA, PSA tamper-evident label or DNA daub. You may request to receive a Letter of Authenticity in addition to encapsulation for an additional fee of $15. Call (800) 325-1121 for details.