โ What is Apostille Attestation?
Apostille Attestation is a process of legalizing documents for international use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961.
- With Indiaโs accession to this convention, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, started issuing Apostilles from August 29, 2007 (www.hcch.net).
- Apostille certification eliminates the need for further legalization by the foreign embassy.
- It applies to personal, educational, and non-commercial documents.
Apostille attestation is mandatory for using your Indian documents in all Hague Convention countries. We offer fast and professional MEA Apostille attestation for educational, personal and commercial certificates across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Whether you need Apostille for higher studies, employment abroad, visa processing, or foreign business use, our team ensures smooth documentation, transparent processing, and timely delivery.
โ Documents Eligible for Apostille Attestation
| Document Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal Documents | Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Affidavits, Power of Attorney |
| Educational Documents | Degree Certificates, Diploma Certificates, SSC/Matriculation Certificates, HSC/Secondary School Certificates |
๐ฎ๐ณ Apostille Attestation Procedure in India
1. State Authentication (Prior Attestation)
- Personal Documents: Attestation from the Home Department / General Administration Department of the issuing state or SDM.
- Educational Documents: Attestation from Regional Authentication Centers (RACs) designated by the state government or SDM.
2. MEA Apostille Attestation
Once authenticated by the state authority or SDM, documents are submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for Apostille stamping.
๐ฒ Apostille Services & Charges
| Apostille Services & Charges | 7 to 10 Working Days (Standard) | 3 to 5 Working days (Express) |
|---|---|---|
| Only Apostille | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 2500/- |
| Only Apostille - above 2 Certificates | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| Bulk Documents (More than 5) | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 1500/- |
| PCC Apostille ( Passport Office ) | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 2500/- |
| PCC Apostille ( Passport Office ) - above 2 Certificates | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| Passport Apostille ( Org Passport Not Req) | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| Passport Apostille - above 2 Certificates | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 2500/- |
| SDM + Apostille | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 4000/- |
| SDM Apostille above 2 Certificates | Rs. 2500/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| Bulk Documents (More than 5) (SDM + Apostille) | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 2500/- |
| Affidavits/Agreement etc. | Rs. 5000/- | Rs. 7500/- |
| Single Status /Un Married Certificate( SDM + Apostille ) | Rs. 7500/- | Rs. 8500/- |
| Commercial Document (including Chamber of Commerce Seal ) | Rs. 5000/- | Rs. 7500/- |
Important Notes: Rates are inclusive of applicable GST and service charges. Rates are quoted per certificate.
๐บ๐ธ Passport Apostille for U.S. Tax Purpose
If you're filing taxes with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) or submitting documents to the U.S. government, you may be required to provide a passport apostille. We offer a fast and reliable apostille service for Indian passports specifically for U.S. tax-related needs.
How to Make and Attest Bachelorhood/Single Status Certificate?
A Certificate of bachelorhood/single-status/eligibility to get married can be prepared by a Notary Advocate. It must be counter-attested by the Home Department of the State concerned. Thereafter, it is attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
๐บ๏ธ List of Countries Requiring Apostille Attestation
The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) currently has 83 members โ comprising 82 countries (states) and 1 regional economic integration organization (European Union).
- Albania
- Dominica
- India
- Malta
- Panama
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Sweden
- Andorra
- Dominican Republic
- Ireland
- Marshall Islands
- Poland
- Serbia
- Switzerland
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Ecuador
- Israel
- Mauritius
- Portugal
- Seychelles
- Tonga
- Argentina
- El Salvador
- Italy
- Mexico
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Armenia
- Estonia
- Japan
- Moldova
- Russian Federation
- Slovenia
- Turkey
- Australia
- Fiji
- Kazakhstan
- Monaco
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- South Africa
- Ukraine
- Austria
- Finland
- Korea, Republic of
- Mongolia
- Saint Lucia
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Azerbaijan
- France
- Latvia
- Montenegro
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- USA
- Bahamas
- FYR of Macedonia
- Lesotho
- Namibia
- Samoa
- Swaziland
- Uruguay
- Bahrain
- Georgia
- Liberia
- Netherlands
- San Marino
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Belarus
- Germany
- Liechtenstein
- New Zealand
- Saudi Arabia
- Belgium
- Greece
- Lithuania
- Nicaragua
- Belize
- Grenada
- Luxembourg
- Nieu
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Honduras
- Macao (China)
- Norway
- Botswana
- Hong Kong (China)
- Malawi
- Oman
- Brunei Darussalam
- Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Iceland
- Colombia
- Cook Island
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark