What Is Apostille?

Official Apostille attestation document with MEA stamp and verification

The Apostille meaning refers to a type of attestation where documents are legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. An apostille is a square-shaped sticker with a unique identification number — accepted by all Hague Convention member countries.

Official Certification

MEA-authorized sticker that validates your documents internationally

Global Acceptance

Valid across 100+ Hague Convention countries without embassy legalization

Documents Eligible for Apostille Authentication

We provide comprehensive apostille attestation services for all types of documents. Our experts ensure proper authentication for international use and recognition. Select a category below to explore eligible documents.

Degree Certificate Apostille

Apostille services for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD certificates from recognized universities for international use

Academic Transcript Apostille

Official apostille for academic transcripts and educational records required for overseas education or employment

Diploma Certificate Apostille

International authentication for technical and vocational education diplomas through apostille process

School Certificate Apostille

Apostille services for high school and secondary education certificates for global recognition

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We provide apostille services for documents from all countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention.

PROCEDURE

Apostille Process in India

Our streamlined process ensures your documents are apostilled correctly and efficiently. Here's how we do it:

Step 1

Document Verification

Our experts verify your documents for eligibility and completeness. We ensure all papers meet the requirements for apostille attestation.

Step 2

Pre-Attestation

If needed, documents are first attested by state authorities (Home Department, HRD, or SDM) before proceeding to MEA apostille.

Step 3

MEA Apostille

Documents are submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs for apostille. A unique numbered sticker is affixed, making them valid internationally.

Step 4

Quality Check & Delivery

We verify all apostille stamps and signatures, then securely deliver your documents to your preferred location.

Express Service Available:

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💰Apostille Fees & Timelines

What Affects Your MEA Apostille Cost?

Your MEA apostille fees may vary depending on several factors:

Key Cost Factors

Document Type

Educational, personal, or commercial documents have different processing fees

State Attestation

Additional fees apply if state-level verification is required

Processing Time

Regular processing (5-7 business days) or expedited options

Benefits Included:

  • Free document pick-up and delivery
  • End-to-end tracking system
  • Expert document verification
  • Dedicated support throughout the process

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💡Document Verification Guide

Attestation vs Apostille

Apostille

What is Apostille?

Apostille is a type of attestation specific to Hague Convention countries, where only MEA legalization is required — no embassy step needed.

Simplified process with fewer steps, but limited to Hague Convention member countries.

Attestation

What is Attestation?

Attestation is a general term for document verification that may involve state, MEA, and embassy validation.

Typically requires multiple steps including embassy verification, making it suitable for all countries.

Feature
Apostille
Attestation
Required Steps
3-4 Steps
2-3 Steps
Embassy Legalization
MEA Verification
Processing Time
7-15 days
3-7 days
Global Acceptance
All Countries
Hague Members
Unique ID Number
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Expert Team

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Pan India Service

We offer our services across all major cities in India with doorstep pickup available.

Dedicated Support

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Transparent Pricing

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