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Apostille Services by Apostille Attest
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Apostille Services by Apostille Attest
Welcome to AR International, your trusted partner for apostille services in India. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in simplifying the often-complex process of document legalization, ensuring that your documents meet international standards with ease and efficiency.
Whether you need to validate personal, educational, or commercial documents, our team is here to provide fast, reliable, and transparent apostille services. Approved by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), we are committed to providing a seamless experience for individuals, businesses, and students.
What is Apostille?
An Apostille is an official certification issued by the MEA that validates the authenticity of documents for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. The Apostille stamp verifies that the document has been certified by the appropriate authorities in the country of origin, eliminating the need for further legalisation by foreign embassies.
- Hague Convention: Introduced in 1961, this treaty simplifies the legalisation process for documents exchanged between member countries.
Why is Apostille Important?
Apostille is critical for ensuring your documents are accepted and recognized internationally. It is required for:
✔Employment Opportunities: Validating educational and professional qualifications for working abroad.
✔ Higher Education: Ensuring academic credentials are recognized by international universities and institutions.
✔Family and Residency Visas: Legalizing personal documents like marriage and birth certificates for visa applications.
✔Business Expansion: Authenticating commercial documents for establishing businesses or entering agreements in foreign countries.
Why Do You Need an Apostille?
If you plan to study, work, expand your business, or settle in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, you will need your documents to be apostilled. This ensures that they are recognized as genuine by the authorities in the destination country.
Documents We Handle for Apostille
1. Personal Documents
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)
- Affidavits
2. Educational Documents
- Degree Certificates
- Diplomas
- Transcripts
- School Reports
3. Commercial Documents
- Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Export Invoices
- Certificates of Origin
Our Apostille Process
At AR International, we simplify the Apostille process into a few easy steps:
Benefits of Choosing AR International
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Personalized Guidance
Licensed by the MEA since 1999, ensuring credibility and trust.
Secure Handling of Documents
We prioritize the safety and confidentiality of your original documents.
Comprehensive Services
End-to-end support, from notary verification to MEA Apostille.
Expertise Across States
We handle documents from all Indian states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Delhi
Real-Time Updates
Stay informed about the status of your documents through our transparent tracking system.
Quick Turnaround
Our efficient processes minimize delays, helping you meet your deadlines.
Apostille Services by Apostille Attest
Choosing AR International means entrusting your important documents to a team with deep expertise and a commitment to excellence. Here’s why clients across India rely on us:
The Apostille stamp is valid in Hague Convention member countries, including:
How Our Apostille Process Works
We make the apostille process simple and stress-free:
1️⃣ Document Submission
Share your documents with us, either by visiting our office or sending them via courier. We’ll review them for accuracy and guide you on the next steps.
2️⃣ Notary Attestation
Documents are first verified and attested by a public notary. This step confirms their authenticity at a local level.
3️⃣ State-Level Authentication
For educational and personal documents, state-level authentication is mandatory. This is carried out by the respective State Home Department or HRD department of the state where the document originated.
We process documents from all Indian states, including:
4️⃣ MEA Apostille
Once state-level authentication is complete, the document is submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs for apostille.
The MEA attaches a unique apostille sticker and stamp, confirming the document’s legitimacy for use in Hague member countries.
This apostille certifies the authenticity of the document's origin, signature, and seal. Once affixed, no further attestation is required from foreign embassies of Hague Convention nations.
This process ensures smooth legal acceptance for purposes such as employment, education, business, or immigration, eliminating additional verification steps and expediting international document recognition.
5️⃣ Delivery
After the apostille process is complete, we’ll courier your documents back to you or arrange for pick-up at one of our offices as per your convenience.
Additional Services
✔Embassy Legalization: For non-Hague Convention countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
✔Visa Stamping: Authorized by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Delhi.
✔Visa Stamping & Attestation for Libya: Authorized by the Embassy of Libya, New Delhi for Visa Stamping and Attestation work.
✔Attestation of Documents Issues in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and/or Bangladesh: There are countries which don’t have any embassies in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and/or Bangladesh and those documents are legalized by the respective country embassies in India.
What If My Destination Country Is Not Part of the Hague Convention?
If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the process involves embassy or consulate attestation instead of apostille.
We offer comprehensive embassy attestation services for countries like:
✔UAE
✔Qatar
✔Kuwait
✔China
✔Egypt
✔Vietnam
✔Malaysia
✔And more!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Apostille Services
An Apostille is a specialized certification issued by a designated authority (in India, the Ministry of External Affairs, or MEA) that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. It includes details like the issuing country’s name, document type, certifying authority, and unique identification.
An Apostille simplifies international document recognition. Without it, documents might require embassy attestation for acceptance. Apostilles ensure:
- Hassle-free recognition of personal, educational, or commercial documents.
- Fast-track acceptance in over 120 Hague Convention member countries.
- Compliance with international legal frameworks.
Use cases include:
- Visa applications for work, education, or family reunification.
- Business agreements across borders.
- Higher education enrollment abroad.
- Apostille: For Hague Convention countries; involves MEA certification and no need for embassy legalisation.
- Attestation: For non-Hague countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait; includes multiple steps like state attestation, MEA certification, and embassy legalisation.
We handle a wide range of documents, including:
- Personal Documents: Birth, marriage, and death certificates; Police Clearance Certificates (PCC Apostille).
- Educational Documents: Degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, and transcripts.
- Commercial Documents: Power of attorney, incorporation certificates, MOAs, and invoices.
The Apostille process involves:
Step 1: Notary Verification
Documents are verified by a notary public.
Step 2: State-Level Attestation (if required)
- HRD Attestation: For educational documents, the state HRD department validates them.
- Home Department Attestation: For personal documents like birth or marriage certificates, the Home Department of the issuing state authenticates them.
Step 3: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Apostille
MEA applies the Apostille stamp, completing the process.
The Hague Apostille Convention of 1961 was established to simplify the document legalisation process among member countries. Documents with an Apostille are accepted directly without requiring embassy legalisation.
For countries not part of the Hague Convention (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and China), the process involves:
- State Attestation.
- MEA Attestation.
- Embassy Legalisation.
AR International provides end-to-end embassy attestation services for such cases.
Embassy legalisation is the process of authenticating documents for use in non-Hague countries. It involves verification by the country’s embassy in India after MEA certification. Our team manages the entire process, ensuring compliance with embassy requirements.
- State Attestation.
- MEA Attestation.
- Embassy Legalisation.
AR International provides end-to-end embassy attestation services for such cases.
Visa stamping authorities often require Apostille or attested documents to:
- Confirm the authenticity of submitted documents.
- Ensure compliance with international and national legal systems.
This is particularly relevant for employment, education, and family reunification visas.
Processing time varies based on the type of document and issuing state. Typically, it takes:
- 3-5 working days for most personal or educational documents.
- Expedited services are available for urgent cases.
Yes, original documents are required for verification and Apostille. We ensure the secure handling of your originals with tracking systems and real-time updates.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Seal is an alternative authentication for documents when state-level attestation is not feasible. It is followed by MEA Apostille or attestation.
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a legal document verifying that the applicant has no criminal record. It is essential for:
- Employment abroad.
- Migration and residency visas.
- Study abroad applications.
We provide PCC Apostille and PCC attestation services for countries like the UAE, Canada, and India.
Yes, we assist with HRD attestation for all Indian states, including:
- Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and more.
- Apostille: USA, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and other Hague Convention countries.
- Attestation: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, China, and other non-Hague countries.
In addition to Apostille, we provide:
- Embassy Legalisation.
- Visa Stamping (authorized by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Delhi).
- Certified Document Translation.
Getting started is simple:
- Contact us via phone, email, or WhatsApp.
- Share your documents for a preliminary review.
- Send the original documents to our secure address.
- We’ll handle the Apostille process and provide updates.
Yes, we offer expedited apostille services for urgent cases. Contact us to discuss your timeline, and we’ll do our best to prioritize your request.
If the destination country does not use English or the local language of the document, a certified translation may be required. We also offer document translation services for such cases.
No, apostille services are only provided for documents issued in India. If you have foreign-issued documents, you’ll need to follow the legalization process of the issuing country.
At AR International, we provide real-time updates on the status of your request. You can contact our team or use our tracking system for details.
Yes, if you are expanding your business internationally or engaging in trade, documents like the Certificate of Incorporation or Memorandum of Association often require apostille for validation.
No, an apostille is country-specific and only valid for countries that are members of the Hague Convention. If your documents need to be validated for multiple countries, you may require both apostille and embassy attestation.
No, only physical original documents are accepted for apostille. Digital or scanned copies must first be certified as true copies by a notary.
If a document is rejected due to missing details, errors, or authenticity issues, our team will guide you in resolving the problem and resubmitting the document.
Yes, documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and PCCs often require an apostille for visa applications, especially for countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Documents issued by private institutions, like educational certificates, may require additional verification by the issuing authority or relevant boards before they can be apostilled.
MEA attestation is for documents intended for non-Hague member countries, while MEA apostille is specifically for Hague Convention countries.
The validity of an apostille depends on the document. For instance, birth certificates are valid indefinitely, but documents like police clearance certificates (PCCs) may have a validity period.
Yes, we provide convenient door-to-door pickup and delivery services for your documents, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
If you lose an apostilled document, you will need to obtain a new original document and repeat the apostille process.
You can check if your destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention or consult our team for guidance.
Notarized copies are accepted for certain documents, but most countries require the original document for the apostille process.
Our refund policy depends on the specific stage of the process. Contact us for details on how we handle such cases.
The cost varies based on the type of document, the issuing state, and additional requirements like expedited services. Contact us for a transparent quote tailored to your needs.
Yes, most international universities and visa authorities require apostilled educational documents, including degree certificates and transcripts.
Documents from multiple states can still be apostilled, but each document will require state-level authentication from its respective state.
Yes, we provide embassy attestation services for non-Hague member countries like UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to apostille services.
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Ensure your documents are original, complete, and free of errors. Our team can guide you on any additional requirements, such as notarization or translations.
