Complete Guide to Apostille Process in India for All Documents
Apostille is a process of certifying documents for international use. In India, the apostille process is governed by the Hague Convention and is essential for documents that need to be presented in foreign countries. Whether you're dealing with educational, legal, or personal documents, understanding the complete apostille process can save you time and effort. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
What is Apostille? An apostille is a certification issued to documents that will be used in foreign countries. It is affixed to documents to verify their authenticity and eliminate the need for further authentication. The apostille is mainly used for documents that will be used in countries that are signatories of the Hague Convention.
Types of Documents That Require Apostille:
Educational Documents: Mark sheets, degree certificates, etc.
Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
Commercial Documents: Company registration, contracts, etc.
Step-by-Step Process for Apostille in India:
Step 1 – Prepare Your Documents Collect the documents you wish to apostille. These documents must first be attested by the respective state government authority.
Step 2 – Get State Government Attestation Before obtaining an apostille, your documents must be attested by the Home Department or the respective State’s notary.
Step 3 – Submit to MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) After state-level attestation, the documents are submitted to the MEA for apostille.
Step 4 – Receive the Apostille After verification, the apostille is stamped on your documents.
Step 5 – Verify the Apostille Once apostilled, the documents are ready to be presented in foreign countries.
Documents Required for Apostille:
Original document to be apostilled
Valid identification proof (passport, Aadhaar card, etc.)
Proof of Indian origin for foreign documents
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