Apostille from India

NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)  require apostille services for documents issued in India to be used abroad. An apostille simplifies the legalization process for these documents in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. An Apostille is a crucial certificate that verifies the signature of a public official on a document intended for use in foreign countries. This certification alleviates the need to legalize individual documents, particularly for individuals pursuing employment, marriage, or other immigration activities in countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany,  the Netherlands, the US, and the UK. The Hague Convention on Private International Law, also known as the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention, has made the often lengthy and costly legalization process more efficient. This convention issues a single Apostille certificate by a Competent Authority in the document's origin country, eliminating the requirement for extensive legalization processes. Get your document apostille from the most trusted NRIWAY.

Understanding the Hague Convention

The Hague Convention, also termed the Apostille Hague Convention, was ratified on October 5, 1961, in Luxembourg and enforced on January 14, 1965. Its primary goal was to abolish the need for document legalization, and document apostille, fostering better international cooperation among member countries. Once a document receives an apostille, it becomes recognized in all signatory countries, reducing trade barriers and enhancing accessibility across nations.

Types of Documents Eligible for Apostille:

• Personal Documents:
• Marriage Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Divorce Certificate
• Death Certificate
• Adoption Deed
• Medical Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
• Experience Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Passport Copies, etc.

Educational Certificate Apostille:

• Marriage Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Divorce Certificate
• Death Certificate
• Adoption Deed
• Medical Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
• Experience Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Passport Copies, etc.

Commercial Documents:

• Memorandum Of Association
• Power Of Attorney
• Authority Letter
• Board Resolution
• Article Of Association
• Certificate Of Incorporation
• Commercial Invoice
• Bill Of Lading
• Insurance Certificate
• Invoice Bills, etc.

Registration Process Steps:

• Initiate the order via a convenient 1-click checkout.
• Securely upload required documents, encrypted for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection.
• Expect cost and timeline details within 8-12 hours via email communication.
• Complete the initial payment via secure gateways (PayPal, Razorpay, Debit/Credit Cards).
• Receive continuous communication from the NRIWAY team throughout the processing.
• Access a masked copy of the certificate via the order portal upon completion.
• International orders involve shipping charges; domestic orders enjoy free shipments.
• Documents are permanently deleted from the NRIWAY server after service completion.

Document Attestation Process:

I) Personal Document Apostille:

• Notary Attestation
• Home Department Attestation or SDM Attestation

II) Educational Document Apostille:

• HRD Attestation
• SDM Attestation

III) Commercial Document Apostille:

• Chamber of Commerce Attestation
• MEA Attestation

Please note that the timelines provided are approximations based on past experiences. Delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances like natural calamities, government shutdowns, holidays, or staff absences. Additional documents might be required based on service type.

Document Checklist for Apostille from India:

• Original Document
• Applicant Passport front and back scan copy

Steps For Registration

1. Search and place an order using the 1-click checkout. 

2. Upload the required documents to your order. The documents are encrypted to mask PII (Personally Identifiable Information)

3. Recieve cost and timeline within 8-12 hours. Email alters will be sent to the registered email address.

4. Make initial payment using a secure payment gateway (PayPal or Razorpay or Debit/Credit Cards issued by any country).

5. Recieve constant communication from the NRIWAY team throughout the order processing

6. Receive a masked copy of the certificate once the order is completed in the order portal 

7. Shipping charges raised for international orders (domestic order shipments are free) 

8. Documents are deleted from the NRIWAY server permanently after completion of service

Procedure

I) The personal document apostille process consists of the following steps:

1. Notary Attestation

2. Home Department Attestation or SDM Attestation

3. Apostille from MEA

Notary Attestation :
Notary attestation is a primary step in the authentication of educational and personal documents. It is done at the regional level by a lawyer or at the collector’s office.

Home Department Attestation:
The next step of getting your desired document apostilled is executed by the Home Department a state-level organization that certifies your personal documents.  The Home Department is responsible for legalizing the documents which are issued under the same state government. The Home Department is also known as Mantralaya in some states, so it’s also called Mantralaya Attestation.

II) The Educational document apostille process includes the following steps:

HRD Attestation:
The HRD or Human Resource Department is a department of the state that solely certifies the educational documents. Certificate verification is a significant factor in the given part of authentication. Certificate verification needs to be done by the university or board based on where the document is issued.

SDM Attestation:
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) is an alternative for the State attestation in some instances. It is done when home department attestation for HRD  attestation is not preferable.

III) The commercial document apostille process includes the following steps:

Chamber of Commerce Attestation:
The Chamber of Commerce (CoC) is a business association and the first step in verifying your commercial documents before the legalization of MEA. There is no involvement of the state government in commercial documents.

MEA Attestation:
The MEA is the arm of the central government that manages foreign affairs, providing the sticker and MEA stamp per the requirement. It is the final step of legalization when both the home country and destination country are members of the Hague convention

 Please Note -

• The timeline provided in the estimates is the approximate duration based on experience. But there are instances where delays may happen due to natural calamities, government shutdowns, holidays, officers on vacation, etc. We try our best due to complete the order in the shortest possible duration.
•  Additional documents may be required depending on the service type

• Original Document
• Applicant Passport

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