Certificate Apostille Attestation Legalization for Study Abroad

Our Certificate Apostille Procedures

Process 1: Without Verification

Documents Required:

• Original Certificate
• Photocopy of Passport

Procedure:

1. Submission of the certificate to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) for authentication.
2. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provides the Apostille.

Duration: 2 Working Days

Note: This process does not involve document content verification. The MEA will include a seal stating, “THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT.”

Process 2: With Verification

Documents Required:

• Original Certificate
• Photocopy of Passport

Procedure:

1. Authentication of the certificate by the SDM.
2. The MEA provides the Apostille after verifying the content.

Duration: 3 Working Days

Note: This process ensures content verification, and the MEA does not include the disclaimer regarding responsibility for content.

Process 3: State-Level Authentication

Documents Required:

• Original Certificate
• Photocopy of Passport

Procedure:

1. Authentication of the document by the relevant state authority (HRD, SHD, or SDM).
2. The MEA provides the Apostille.

Duration: 10 to 15 Working Days

Details:

• Documents such as educational certificates are authenticated by the Human Resource Department (HRD).
• Personal documents like birth or marriage certificates are processed by the State Home Department (SHD).
• Commercial documents may require authentication from the Chamber of Commerce.