Document Apostille

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority verifying the authenticity of a document, allowing it to be used internationally.

Purpose of Apostille:

  1. Authenticates document signatures
  2. Verifies document legitimacy
  3. Facilitates international document recognition

Types of Documents for Apostille:

  1. Birth certificates
  2. Marriage certificates
  3. Divorce certificates
  4. Death certificates
  5. Educational documents (degrees, diplomas, transcripts)
  6. Commercial documents (invoices, certificates of origin)

Apostille Process:

  1. Document verification by issuing authority
  2. Submission to designated Apostille authority
  3. Apostille certificate issuance

Designated Apostille Authorities:

  1. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
  2. State-level Apostille authorities

Required Documents:

  1. Original document
  2. Photocopy
  3. Passport copy
  4. ID proof

Fees and Processing Time:

  • Fees: ₹1,500 – ₹5,000
  • Processing time: Typically 1-3 working days (normal), same-day (expedited)

Benefits of Apostille:

  1. Simplifies international document recognition
  2. Eliminates need for embassy attestation
  3. Reduces processing time

Countries Recognizing Apostille:

  1. Hague Convention member countries (over 100)
  2. Other countries accepting Apostille

FAQs:

  1. What is the difference between Apostille and embassy attestation?
  2. Which documents require Apostille?
  3. How long does Apostille processing take?

Apostille Service Providers:

  1. Quick Attestation Services

Why Choose Apostille Services:

  1. Expertise in Apostille process
  2. Streamlined processing
  3. Secure document handling
  4. Competitive pricing

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