Apostille from India

Wondering where can I get an apostille in India. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) 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.

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, fostering better international cooperation among member countries.

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:

1. Initiate the order via a convenient 1-click checkout.

2. Securely upload required documents, encrypted for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection.

3. Expect cost and timeline details within 8-12 hours via email communication.

4. Complete the initial payment via secure gateways (PayPal, Razorpay, Debit/Credit Cards).

5. Receive continuous communication from the NRIWAY team throughout the processing.

6. Access a masked copy of the certificate via the order portal upon completion.

7. International orders involve shipping charges; domestic orders enjoy free shipments.

8. 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: 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 1-click checkout.

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

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

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

5. Receive 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. International orders are subject to shipping charges (domestic order shipments are free).

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

Procedure

I) Personal Document Apostille Process:

1. Notary Attestation

2. Home Department Attestation or SDM Attestation

3. Apostille from MEA

Notary Attestation: One of the first steps in authenticating personal and educational documents is notary attestation. A lawyer or the collector's office handles it at the regional level.

Home Department Attestation: The Home Department, a state-level organization, certifies your personal documents. It is responsible for legalizing documents issued under the same state government. The Home Department is also known as Mantralaya in some states.

II) Educational Document Apostille Process:

1. HRD Attestation

2. SDM Attestation

HRD Attestation: The HRD or Human Resource Department certifies educational documents. Certificate verification needs to be done by the university or board from where the document is issued.

SDM Attestation: The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) is an alternative for state attestation in some instances, especially when Home Department attestation for HRD attestation is not preferable.

III) Commercial Document Apostille Process:

1. Chamber of Commerce Attestation

2. MEA Attestation

Chamber of Commerce Attestation: The Chamber of Commerce (CoC) verifies commercial documents before the legalization of MEA. There is no involvement of the state government in commercial documents.

MEA Attestation: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provides the final apostille, managing foreign affairs, and providing the required sticker and MEA stamp. 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 is approximate based on experience. Delays may occur due to natural calamities, government shutdowns, holidays, officers on vacation, etc.
• ∙ Additional documents may be required depending on the service type.

• Original Document
• Applicant Passport

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