📄 Certificate Attestation Services
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Certificate attestation is an essential process that validates the authenticity of documents intended for use in foreign countries. Whether you're pursuing higher education, employment abroad, immigration, or business ventures, attestation ensures that your documents are officially recognized by foreign institutions and governments.
Attestation is applicable across a wide range of document types depending on the purpose—whether it's for family-related verifications, academic qualifications, or international business documentation.
Depending on the destination country and purpose of document submission, the following attestation types may be required:
Each level of attestation is performed by specific government bodies or authorized institutions:
| Department | Role |
|---|---|
| Local Notary Office | Initial document verification at district level |
| HRD (State) | Educational documents are authenticated here |
| Home Department | Validates personal documents like birth or marriage certificates |
| Chamber of Commerce | Authenticates commercial and company-related papers |
| Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | Final national verification before embassy attestation |
| Embassies / Consulates | Certifies documents for use in foreign countries |
While many countries accept Apostille attestation (under the Hague Convention), several others strictly require attestation from their respective embassies. Below is a categorized list of such countries:
These countries often require strict attestation for employment, migration, and legal documentation. MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation may also apply post-embassy.
Commercial and academic document attestation is common for business expansion and educational purposes.
Many Asian countries still rely on embassy verification for trade and diplomatic documentation.
Post-Soviet nations often require embassy attestation for legal contracts and business expansions.
Embassy attestation is less common but may be requested in select cases depending on bilateral agreements.
The attestation process varies based on the document type and destination country, but typically follows the steps outlined below. Each phase adds credibility and verification for international acceptance.
Initial verification performed by a public notary. This step confirms that the document is genuine and legally valid for further processing.
HRD authenticates educational certificates, while the Home Department validates personal documents such as birth or marriage certificates.
For business documents, this step ensures commercial legitimacy—applies to invoices, contracts, and incorporation papers.
Central government attests to the document’s authenticity before it proceeds to foreign embassy verification.
The document is approved by the embassy or consulate of the destination country, fulfilling international legal requirements.
For Hague Convention nations, MEA Apostille replaces embassy attestation. It's a single-step international verification.
Personal (birth, marriage), educational (degrees, diplomas), and commercial documents (contracts, licenses).
Depending on the country and type of document, it typically takes 7–21 working days.
No. Hague Convention countries require only an Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Yes! We offer express services for time-sensitive documents, subject to government approvals.
Follow these simple steps to get your documents attested quickly and professionally.
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