MEA Apostille
& How It Works
Professional document attestation, MEA Apostille and translation support for documents required abroad
What You Will Receive
Notary Attestation
Your eligible document is prepared and processed through the applicable Notary Attestation stage before further authentication.
SDM Attestation
The document is processed through the applicable SDM Attestation stage as part of the MEA Apostille process.
MEA Apostille
After the required preliminary authentication, the eligible Indian document is processed for MEA Apostille for use in countries where Apostilled documents are accepted.
- Apostille processing for eligible Indian documents
- Original-document or colour-copy option, where applicable
- Translation can be added where required by the destination authority
Process / How to Start
You Order Online
Select the required MEA Apostille service and document type. Upload a clear scanned copy for a colour-copy Apostille or arrange courier/pickup for an original-document Apostille.
Document Review & Processing
We review the submitted document and process the applicable Notary Attestation and SDM Attestation stages before MEA Apostille.
MEA Apostille & Translation, If Required
The eligible document proceeds for MEA Apostille. Where the destination authority requires a translation, the applicable certified or sworn translation service can be processed with the document.
Quality Check & Dispatch
After completion, the processed documents are checked and dispatched to your selected address. Domestic and international delivery can be arranged.
Processing Time / TAT
MEA Apostille Processing
* Processing time refers to the applicable Apostille service process. Delivery time is additional and depends on the destination and courier service. Timelines may vary depending on the document and applicable authentication requirements.
MEA Apostille with 3-Day Processing
Optional Urgent Upgrade
For urgent cases when faster processing is required
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Applicable MEA Apostille processing can be completed within 3 working days for eligible and accepted documents.
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Translation or sworn translation can be added when the destination authority requires it.
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Once processing is completed, the finished documents are prepared for dispatch to the selected address.
Important Information
- Documents commonly requiring Apostille may include Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Degrees, Marksheets, Police Clearance Certificates, Divorce Decrees, Single Status documents and eligible legal or commercial documents.
- If the receiving authority requires a translation, a certified or sworn translation can be processed along with the Apostille service where applicable.
- For colour-copy Apostille, a clear scanned copy can be provided. For original-document Apostille, the original document must reach us by courier or pickup within India.
- Foreign-issued documents cannot be directly processed for Apostille in India; the applicable Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate attestation may be required first.