Apostille Services in Chennai

The first things that come to mind are: what exactly is apostille?

Apostille is a certification (stamp) that is attached to the backside of your certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs so the Embassy can trust that your documents are genuine.

It's a mandatory process while you are traveling abroad for various purposes.

How does apostille certification help with travel overseas?

For example, if you want to cross another state, you have to pay a toll the same way you need an apostille stamp while you are traveling overseas. It's a kind of legal procedure that you have to follow.

Here are the benefits of apostille:

• To get a student visa
• To get a work or employment visa
• To get a family or residence visa
• Export things overseas.
• Registered company in abroad

How do I know which certificate I need an apostille for?

For various purposes, different documents are required,

• Like academic documents for students and work visa.
• A birth certificate is required for a child's visa.
• A marriage certificate is required for a family visa.

What is the process of an apostille?

1. Notary
2. Attestations from the HRD Department (for Academic Documents)
3. SDM Attestations
4. MEA Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs

How long does it take?

There are two processes of apostille: one is going through HRD, and another is SDM.

SDM Apostille takes only 5 working days.

HRD attestation takes a long time and depends on university-issued documents.

So if you are traveling to Portugal, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Italy, or Qatar, you must go through HRD attestation for any other country. SDM attestation is fine.

HRD attestation and apostille take 20 to 45 working days for a Chennai-issued certificate.

Certificate Apostille Cost in Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

• I don't have the documents in India. How can Apostille be done?
  If you are overseas, you can send us scanned PDF documents. We will print them in color and process them for apostille.
• Is there any extra cost for fast service?
  No, we do not charge any extra money for the fast service we offer. Our main motto is to provide your documents with an apostille sticker in the fastest way possible. This is the main reason for which you will approach us. So we do not take extra money to provide you with fast apostille services.
• My document is issued online. How can Apostille be done?
  In case your documents are not printed originally, you will have to mail us your online copy. We will get a colored copy of it. After that, we will start the process of apostille, and you will receive the document once the process is completed.
• Is physical presence required?
  Personal presence is not required.You don't need to worry about the process, as our professionals handle your documents with care and efficiency to ensure they are apostilled smoothly.
• What should I do if my original education certificates are lost?
  1. Submit a Lost Certificate Application to the University/College.
  2. For applying for a duplicate certificate, lodge an FIR in the police station of the area where it was lost.
  3. Obtain a copy of the FIR duly signed by the Duty Officer with the IPC (Indian Penal Code)number on it.

  This copy can be used to apply for duplicate certificates.
• Do you provide free pick-up and drop-off services?
  Yes, ND Universal provides free pick-up and drop-off services throughout India. You can contact us and can take the benefits from free pick up and drop services.