When applying to organizations like WES, IQAS. NDEB, ICAS providing a reference is compulsory for them to track. These organizations typically issue an application ID or reference number along with the academic request form to facilitate easy tracking of the application. However, these reference numbers are issued by the agency or organization requesting the transcript like them. If you opt to receive the transcript at your home or a university address, there’s no need for a reference, and you can leave that section blank.