FAQ's

For attestation of educational or transfer certificates, personal presence of the certificate holder or either of the parents in case of a minor is required at our office with the following documents:

Education / Transfer Certificate issued from India:

• Valid passport in original of the certificate holder or one of the parents in case of a minor
• Passport photocopies (first/last and valid visa page) of the certificate holder and one of the parents
• Certificates originating from India issued by universities and other institutions of higher education must be verified by the concerned university and the HRD (Human Resource Development) department of the respective state
• For school leaving / transfer certificates, verification from the Board of Education (CBSE/ICSE/State Board) is required

Process:

1. State HRD Authentication / State Home Department Authentication
2. MEA Attestation or Apostille (depending on the destination country)
3. Embassy Legalisation (if required by the destination country)

Fee Details:

• Attestation Fee: Gratis (Free)
• Apostille Fee (GOI): Rs. 50 per document
• Service Charges: Rs. 90* per document (negotiable)

A sponsorship declaration is required to prove the financial support for an individual traveling abroad. It is commonly needed for visa applications, especially when someone else is sponsoring your trip or stay.

State Home Department Authentication:

State HRD Authentication: Each state authentication has different requirements & different government bodies that can authenticate your documents. Give us a call or mail us or just fill a form on our website and our representative will be happy to help you.

According to Ministry of External Affairs, the details of the Regional Authentication Centres (RACs) in the States/Union Territories from where the documents should first be authenticated are given below.

Procedure for Sponsorship Declaration Attestation:

1. Get the sponsorship declaration notarized by a local Notary Public
2. Authentication from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Home Department of the respective state
3. MEA Attestation or Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs
4. Embassy Legalisation (if applicable for the destination country)

Documents Required:

• Original sponsorship declaration on stamp paper
• Passport copy of the sponsor
• Passport copy of the beneficiary
• Financial documents (bank statements, ITR) of the sponsor

DIN (Director Identification Number) documents, trade documents, and commercial forms require attestation for international business transactions. The following process applies:

Documents Required:

• Original DIN / Trade document form
• Company registration certificate
• Director’s passport copy
• Board resolution authorizing the attestation (if applicable)
• MOA/AOA copies

Attestation Process:

1. Notarization from a local Notary Public
2. Authentication from the respective Chamber of Commerce
3. MEA Attestation or Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
4. Embassy Legalisation (if required by the destination country)

Fee Details:

• Attestation Fee: Gratis (Free)
• Apostille Fee (GOI): Rs. 50 per document
• Service Charges: Rs. 90* per document (negotiable)

Commercial documents are to be pre-authenticated by the respective Chambers of Commerce. If you have not got them authenticated, need not worry. Each state authentication has different requirements & different government bodies that can authenticate your documents.

A gift deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of property or assets as a gift. For international use, the gift deed must be properly attested.

Documents Required:

• Original gift deed on appropriate stamp paper
• Passport copies of the donor and donee
• Property documents (if related to property transfer)
• Identity proof of both parties

Attestation Process:

1. Registration of the gift deed with the local Sub-Registrar office
2. Notarization from a local Notary Public
3. Authentication from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Home Department
4. MEA Attestation or Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs
5. Embassy Legalisation (if applicable)

Fee Details:

• Attestation Fee: Gratis (Free)
• Apostille Fee (GOI): Rs. 50 per document
• Service Charges: Rs. 90* per document (negotiable)

Court affidavits, surety bonds, indemnity bonds, and other legal documents often need attestation for use in foreign jurisdictions. Here is the procedure:

Documents Required:

• Original court affidavit / surety bond / indemnity bond
• Passport copy of the applicant
• Supporting legal documents as applicable
• Court order or judgment copy (if related to ongoing legal matters)

Attestation Process:

1. The document must be executed/notarized before the appropriate court or Notary Public
2. Authentication from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Home Department of the respective state
3. MEA Attestation or Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
4. Embassy Legalisation (if required by the destination country)

Important Notes:

• Documents must be on proper judicial stamp paper as required
• All documents should be in English. If documents are in a regional language, they must first be translated by an authorized translator
• Processing time varies depending on the type of document and state of origin

Fee Details:

• Attestation Fee: Gratis (Free)
• Apostille Fee (GOI): Rs. 50 per document
• Service Charges: Rs. 90* per document (negotiable)

Give us a call or mail us or just fill a form on our website and our representative will be happy to help you.