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Whether you are preparing educational degrees for overseas employment, authenticating personal certificates for family sponsorship, or legalizing corporate agreements for commercial expansion, our dedicated specialists manage the complete verification pipeline.
With pan-India logistics, express processing options, and live milestone updates, we ensure your documents satisfy all international legal standards with zero delay.
Pro Attestation provides trusted apostille services in India for educational, personal and commercial documents. An apostille is the official stamp issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, that makes your Indian document legally valid in every member country of the Hague Apostille Convention. Whether you are a student going to France, a professional moving to Canada, a family relocating to the USA, or a business signing a contract in Europe, our apostille service takes care of every step, from notary and state verification to the final MEA apostille India sticker.
Complete Overview & Guide for Apostille Services for Saudi Arabia
Local Legalization Guidelines for Saudi Arabia
Important Guidelines for Apostille Services in Saudi Arabia: Before submitting your original documents for authentication, ensure that all certificates are in sound physical condition without heavy plastic lamination covering the reverse side. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and foreign embassies affix official stamps and secure stickers directly to the paper; laminated documents must be carefully de-laminated by specialists before submission. Additionally, verify that the spelling of your name, date of birth, and parentage details match across your passport and original certificates. For destination countries adhering to the Hague Apostille Convention, a single MEA Apostille sticker is legally sufficient. For non-signatory nations—most prominently the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman—documents must complete the full bilateral sequence terminating with destination Embassy attestation and final in-country MOFA validation.
- Genuine MEA apostille, verifiable online with a unique ID
- Fast apostille services: most documents ready in 3-4 working days
- Free doorstep pickup in Delhi, Gurgaon and across Delhi NCR
- Pan-India courier pickup for all states
- Stage-wise WhatsApp updates and a free document check
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a government certificate that confirms the signature, seal and authority on a public document, so that another country accepts the document without further checks. It was created by the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, which abolished the long chain of embassy legalization between member countries. Instead of visiting an embassy, you get one apostille from your home country, and every member country accepts it.
India became a member of the Hague Apostille Convention in 2005. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the only authority that can issue an apostille. No state department, prepare and submit your document, complete the verification stages, and collect the apostille on your behalf.
Today, more than 120 countries are members of the convention. Recent members include China (2023) and Canada (2024), which means Indian documents for both countries now need an apostille instead of embassy attestation. This makes apostille services in India the most common legalization route for study, work and immigration abroad. For most people, it is also the fastest and most affordable way to get an Indian document accepted overseas, because only one government stamp is needed after the state verification.
What Is an Apostille Certificate?
An apostille certificate is the square, computer-generated sticker that MEA attaches to the back of your original document. It is not a separate paper; it becomes part of the document itself. Every apostille certificate issued by MEA India contains:
- The heading "Apostille (Convention de La Haye du 5 octobre 1961)"
- The country of issue: India
- The name and capacity of the person who signed the document
- The seal or stamp of the authority that verified the document
- The place and date of the apostille
- The issuing authority: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
- A unique apostille number and the signature of the MEA officer
The unique number allows any foreign authority, university or employer to verify the apostille certificate online on the MEA website. This online verification is one reason why an apostille is trusted worldwide and is much harder to forge than older rubber stamps.
Apostille Attestation vs Embassy Attestation
People often search for "apostille attestation" because the two terms are used together. Both legalize a document for use abroad, but they work differently. The destination country decides which one you need.
| Point | Apostille Attestation | Embassy Attestation |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | 120+ Hague Convention countries such as | USA, UK, Canada, Australia, China |
| Non-Hague countries such as UAE, Qatar, | Kuwait | Final authority |
| MEA, Government of India | Destination country's embassy, then its | MOFA |
| Number of steps | 2 to 3 (notary or HRD, then MEA apostille) | 4 to 5 (notary, HRD, MEA, embassy, MOFA) |
| Embassy visit | Not needed | Needed |
| Typical time | 3-4 working days after pre-verification | 7 to 15 working days |
| Verification | Unique apostille ID, checked online | Stamps and e-stamps of each authority |
| Cost | Usually lower | Usually higher (embassy fees added) |
Important: An apostille is not accepted in the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait. Documents for these countries need UAE embassy attestation or the relevant embassy attestation, followed by MOFA attestation. If you are unsure, our team will confirm the right route before you pay anything.
Our Apostille Services
Pro Attestation offers complete apostille services for every type of Indian document. Each service includes the right pre-verification, the MEA apostille and safe delivery.
Educational Certificate Apostille
Apostille for degree certificates, diplomas, provisional certificates, transcripts, 10th and 12th mark sheets, migration certificates and transfer certificates. Educational documents first need HRD attestation from the state where they were issued, followed by the MEA apostille. Used for higher studies, job applications, professional licences and degree recognition abroad. Educational Certificate Apostille
Degree Certificate Apostille
A dedicated service for B.Tech, B.E., MBA, MBBS, B.Com, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Ed, nursing and PhD degrees from any Indian university. Common for students applying to France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, and for professionals applying for skilled visas. Degree Certificate Apostille
Birth Certificate Apostille
Apostille of birth certificates issued by municipal corporations and registrars across India. Used for citizenship, passports, school admission, family reunion visas and residence permits abroad. Birth Certificate Apostille
Marriage Certificate Apostille
Apostille of marriage certificates issued under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act or by the state registrar. Needed for spouse visas, family reunion, name change and registration of marriage abroad. Marriage Certificate Apostille
PCC Apostille
Apostille of the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued by the Passport Seva Kendra or the state police. Required for immigration, long-term visas and employment in countries such as Canada, Poland, Australia and New Zealand.
Personal Document Apostille
Apostille of divorce decrees, death certificates, single status (unmarried) certificates, affidavits, driving licences, medical certificates, experience letters and name change gazettes. Single Status Certificate Apostille
Commercial Document Apostille
Apostille of Certificates of Incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolutions, power of attorney, partnership deeds, Import-Export Code (IEC), GST certificates, invoices, certificates of origin and commercial agreements. Used for company formation, tenders, branch offices and trade abroad. Commercial Document Apostille
Apostille Translation Support
Certified translation of your apostilled documents into German, French, Spanish, Italian and other languages, when the receiving authority asks for it.
Documents We Apostille
| Category | Documents |
|---|---|
| Pre-verification before MEA | Educational |
| Degree, diploma, provisional, transcript, | mark sheets, migration, transfer certificate |
| University or board verification, then state | HRD attestation |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, divorce, death, single status, |
| PCC, affidavit, driving licence, medical | certificate |
| Notary, then state Home Department, SDM | or GAD (as per state) |
| Commercial | Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, board |
| resolution, power of attorney, invoice, IEC, | GST certificate |
| Notary, then Chamber of Commerce where | required |
Documents Required for Apostille Services
Keep these ready to make your apostille service faster:
- The original document that needs the apostille
- A clear passport copy of the document holder (first and last page)
- For marriage certificates: passport copies of both spouses
- For commercial documents: an authorisation letter on company letterhead
- An authorisation letter if a family member or colleague is handing over the document
- The name of the destination country and the purpose (study, work, immigration, business)
Our team will send you an exact checklist on WhatsApp before pickup, so nothing is missed.
MEA Apostille India: Step-by-Step Process
The MEA apostille India process depends on the type of document. Here is how our apostille service works from start to finish:
- 11 Free consultation: Share your document type and destination country on WhatsApp or by phone. We confirm that your country accepts an apostille and send you a clear quote. 2 Doorstep pickup: Our executive collects your original document from your home or office in Delhi, Gurgaon or anywhere in Delhi NCR. For other cities, we arrange a secure courier pickup. 3 Notary attestation: Personal and commercial documents are notarised where required. 4 State verification: Educational documents go through HRD attestation in the issuing state. Personal documents are verified by the Home Department, SDM or GAD, depending on the state. 5 MEA apostille: The document is submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs, which affixes the apostille certificate with a unique ID number. 6 Quality check and delivery: We check every detail on the apostille, share photos with you, and deliver the document to your doorstep in India or abroad.
You receive a WhatsApp update at every stage, so you always know where your document is.
Fast Apostille Services: How Long Does an Apostille Take?
Pro Attestation is known for fast apostille services. Because our office is in New Delhi, close to MEA, we avoid courier delays between stages. Here are the typical timelines:
| Document type | Typical apostille time | Personal documents (birth, |
|---|---|---|
| marriage, affidavit) issued in Delhi | 3-4 working days | Commercial documents (with |
| notary) | 3-4 working days | PCC apostille |
| 3-4 working days | Educational documents (HRD | already done) |
| 3-4 working days | Educational documents needing | HRD attestation |
| 3-4 working days after HRD; HRD time varies by state | Urgent apostille service | Same-week processing on request, subject to MEA schedule |
Timelines are indicative and depend on the issuing state, MEA workload and public holidays.
What makes our apostille services fast:
- Correct document preparation the first time, so files are not returned
- Direct submission and collection in Delhi, without courier gaps between stages
- Experience with state-specific HRD processes, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- Daily tracking and follow-up on every file
Apostille Services Delhi
Looking for reliable apostille services Delhi? Pro Attestation is based in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which lets us handle MEA apostille quickly for clients across the capital. We offer free doorstep pickup and delivery in every part of Delhi, including South Delhi, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Karol Bagh, Rohini, Pitampura, Laxmi Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar and Connaught Place.
For documents issued in Delhi, the process is simple. Educational documents need verification by the Delhi Directorate of Education or the university, and personal documents need verification by the SDM or Home Department before the MEA apostille. Our apostille services Delhi team handles each step, so you never have to visit a government office.
You can also visit our office for a face-to-face consultation:
Delhi
Pro Attestation Services Office No. S204, 2nd Floor, Balaji Building, Property No. 40-A, Corner Market, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017 Phone / WhatsApp: +91 8700770603 | +91 8595563930
Apostille Services Gurgaon
Our apostille services Gurgaon are designed for the busy professionals, students and companies of Gurugram. We provide free doorstep pickup across Gurgaon, including DLF Phase 1 to 5, Cyber City, Golf Course Road, Sohna Road, MG Road, Sushant Lok, Sector 14, Sector 29, Sector 56, Udyog Vihar, Manesar and New Gurgaon.
Many multinational companies in Gurgaon need apostille services for employee transfers, board resolutions and powers of attorney. Our team handles corporate apostille service requests with confidentiality, bulk processing and invoice-based billing. For individuals, we collect your degree, birth or marriage certificate from your home or office in Gurgaon, complete the full MEA apostille India process, and return the document to you, usually within 3-4 working days after verification.
Documents issued in Haryana follow the Haryana state verification process before the MEA apostille. We manage this for you, so you do not need to visit Chandigarh or Delhi.
State-wise Pre-Verification Before the MEA Apostille
Every Indian state has its own pre-verification process before MEA will issue an apostille. Knowing the right office for your state is the key to fast apostille services:
- Delhi: Directorate of Education or university for educational documents; SDM for personal documents.
- Haryana (Gurgaon, Faridabad): state Education Department for educational documents; Home Department or SDM for personal documents.
- Uttar Pradesh (Noida, Ghaziabad): state HRD and Home Department through the state secretariat.
- Maharashtra: Mantralaya (Higher and Technical Education Department) for educational documents.
- Kerala: Norka Roots and Kerala Home Department verification before HRD attestation. (Home Department Attestation)
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: state HRD through the Regional Attestation Centre or Secretariat.
Our team works with all these offices regularly, so your document reaches MEA without delays.
Apostille Services Across India
Apart from Delhi and Gurgaon, we provide apostille services in India for every state through our courier and pickup network. We serve clients in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Patna, Bhopal, Indore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Dehradun.
NRIs living abroad can courier their documents to our Delhi office or authorise a family member in India to hand them over. We return the apostilled document to any address worldwide.
Countries That Accept an Apostille from India
An apostille issued by MEA India is valid in all Hague Convention member countries. The most common destinations for our apostille services are:
- Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus
- North America: USA, Canada, Mexico
- Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong
- Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Israel
- Others: United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa, Mauritius, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia
Some countries accept an apostille but also ask for a translation, and some employers or universities ask for specific additional checks. Our team confirms the receiving authority's current rule before submission.
Countries That Do Not Accept an Apostille
UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and several others. For these countries, you need embassy attestation and MOFA attestation, which we also provide.
Apostille Requirements for Popular Countries
Each country uses the MEA apostille a little differently. Here is what our clients most often need:
Germany: Apostille Not Accepted
Germany is a member of the Hague Convention, but it objected to India's accession, so an Indian apostille is not accepted as legalization in Germany. German universities, offices and courts use their own process instead, such as officially certified copies or document verification arranged through the German missions in India. Always follow the exact instructions of the German authority asking for your document. We will tell you clearly what is needed and will not sell you an apostille that Germany will not accept.
Apostille for Canada
Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024. Since then, Indian documents for Canadian immigration, study permits and professional licensing need an MEA apostille instead of Canadian consulate legalization. PCC, marriage certificates, birth certificates and degree certificates are the most common requests.
Apostille for the USA
US universities, employers, courts and immigration authorities accept the MEA apostille on Indian documents. Common requests include birth certificates for green card cases, marriage certificates for spouse visas, degree certificates for credential evaluation and powers of attorney for property matters.
Apostille for the United Kingdom
The UK accepts the MEA apostille for study, work, family and business purposes. Degree certificates, birth and marriage certificates, and company documents for UK branch registration are the most common.
Apostille for Australia and New Zealand
Skilled migration, professional registration and family visas in Australia and New Zealand often require apostilled degrees, PCC, birth certificates and marriage certificates.
Apostille for China
China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023. Indian commercial documents for company registration and trade, and personal documents for work and residence permits, now need an MEA apostille instead of Chinese embassy legalization.
Apostille for Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Netherlands)
European universities, municipalities and immigration offices accept the MEA apostille. Some offices ask for a translation by a sworn translator in their own country, so we always check the latest requirement before processing.
Corporate Apostille Services for Businesses
Companies in Delhi, Gurgaon and across India use our corporate apostille services for overseas expansion, foreign tenders, distributor appointments and employee mobility. We apostille Certificates of Incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolutions, powers of attorney, audited financial statements, GST certificates and commercial invoices. Corporate clients get a single point of contact, bulk processing, confidential handling of company documents and GST invoices for every order. For HR teams relocating employees abroad, we also manage the apostille of employee degrees, birth and marriage certificates in one batch.
Who Needs Apostille Services?
- Students applying to universities in France, Italy, Spain, the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia
- Professionals applying for work permits, the EU Blue Card or skilled migration
- Doctors, nurses and engineers applying for licensing or registration abroad
- Families applying for spouse visas, family reunion, citizenship or a child's school admission
- Businesses opening a branch, signing a contract, appointing a foreign director or bidding for a tender abroad
- NRIs dealing with property, inheritance, marriage registration or a change in visa status
Apostille Checklist for Students Going Abroad
Students make up a large share of our apostille services. Use this checklist before you apply:
- Check your university's list: most universities ask for an apostille on the final degree and transcripts; some also ask for the 10th and 12th mark sheets.
- Start early: HRD attestation in some states takes time, so begin the apostille service as soon as you receive your admission letter.
- Match names: make sure the name on your passport and your certificates is the same; a spelling difference can stop the apostille.
- Keep originals clean: do not laminate certificates, and avoid writing or stapling on them.
- Ask about translation: French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch authorities often need a certified translation after the apostille.
- Plan for the visa date: apply for the apostille at least two weeks before your visa appointment to leave a safety margin.
Our team reviews your documents against your university's requirements at no extra cost, so your apostille certificate is accepted on the first attempt.
Benefits of Getting an Apostille Through Pro Attestation
- No government office visits: we deal with the notary, HRD, Home Department and MEA for you.
- Lower risk of rejection: every document is checked for name, seal and signature issues before submission.
- Time saved: fast apostille services with direct submission in Delhi.
- One point of contact: a dedicated executive tracks your file from pickup to delivery.
- Peace of mind: your originals are logged, tracked and stored securely at every stage.
How to Verify an Apostille Certificate
Every apostille certificate issued by MEA India can be checked online. The receiving authority or you can enter the unique apostille number and date of issue on the MEA verification portal to you can verify it yourself before travelling. A genuine apostille certificate always carries the MEA seal, the officer's signature and the unique ID number.
Common Mistakes That Delay an Apostille
- Getting an apostille for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait, which do not accept it
- Skipping HRD attestation for educational documents; MEA will not apostille a degree without it
- Laminated documents, which cannot carry an apostille sticker
- Name mismatch between the passport and the document
- Old or damaged documents that the issuing authority must re-issue
- Using unauthorised agents who offer fake stamps; a fake apostille fails online verification and can lead to visa rejection Embassy Attestation Services
Apostille Service Cost
The cost of an apostille service depends on:
- The type of document (educational, personal or commercial)
- The state that issued the document and its HRD or Home Department process
- The number of documents
- Urgency and delivery location (Delhi, Gurgaon, other cities or abroad)
MEA charges a government fee for each apostille, and the state departments charge their own Contact us on WhatsApp for an exact price for your document.
Why Choose Pro Attestation for Apostille Services?
- Genuine MEA apostille only: every apostille certificate is issued by MEA and can be verified online.
- Fast apostille services: most documents ready in 3-4 working days after verification.
- Free doorstep pickup: across Delhi, Gurgaon and Delhi NCR, with secure courier pickup across India.
- Right route the first time: we confirm whether your country needs apostille attestation or embassy attestation before we start.
- State-specific expertise: HRD and Home Department processes for every Indian state.
- Stage-wise WhatsApp updates: you always know the status of your document.
- Transparent pricing: an itemised quote with government fees and service charges shown separately.
- Safe handling: written receipt at pickup, tracked couriers and secure storage at our Delhi office.
- Serving clients since 2015: a New Delhi office you can visit, with a verified Google Business Profile.
Document Categories
Select categories of certificates accepted for this attestation.
How the Process Works
Our step-by-step verification pipeline makes legalization simple and secure.
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We are committed to delivering secure, fast, and transparent legalization services.
100% compliant with Ministry of External Affairs standards and embassy legalization rules.
100% compliant with Ministry of External Affairs standards and embassy legalization rules.
100% compliant with Ministry of External Affairs standards and embassy legalization rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Trusted, Fast and Genuine Apostille Services
and businesses who need their Indian documents accepted abroad. An apostille is the official certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs that makes a document legally valid in more than 120 Hague Convention countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, China and Japan. Our apostille services cover educational, personal and commercial documents, and we handle every stage from notary and state verification to the final MEA apostille India
Our apostille service is built around speed and accuracy. Because our office is in New Delhi, close to MEA, we offer fast apostille services with most documents ready in 3-4 working days after verification. We check every document before submission, so it is not returned for missing stamps, name mismatches or the wrong route. Every apostille certificate we deliver carries a unique MEA number that you and the receiving authority can verify online, which gives you complete confidence that your apostille is genuine and will be accepted abroad.
Many people search for apostille attestation because they are unsure whether they need an apostille or embassy attestation. The answer depends on the destination country. Hague Convention members accept the MEA apostille, while countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need embassy attestation and MOFA attestation. Our team confirms the correct route for your country and purpose before you pay, so you never waste time or money.
For clients in the capital, our apostille services Delhi include free doorstep pickup and delivery in South Delhi, West Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, Dwarka, Rohini and Connaught Place. Our apostille services Gurgaon cover Cyber City, Golf Course Road, Sohna Road, DLF phases, Udyog Vihar and Manesar, with dedicated support for corporate, HR and bulk apostille requests from leading companies. We also serve Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and every major city in India through secure courier pickup, and we help NRIs living abroad with secure
We provide apostille for degree certificates, diplomas, mark sheets, transcripts, birth certificates, marriage certificates, PCC, affidavits, single status certificates, divorce decrees, power of attorney, Certificates of Incorporation, board resolutions and commercial invoices. Whether you need an apostille for a master's degree in a spouse visa in Canada, a job in Australia or a business transparent pricing and safe handling of your original documents. legalized the right way, the first time, with clear communication at every step. Our experts stay updated with the latest MEA and state rules, so every apostille certificate we deliver is accepted the first time. Call or WhatsApp +91 8700770603 today for a free consultation, and get genuine, fast apostille services in India without visiting a single government office, wherever you are.
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