Apostille in Panvel

Why Need Apostille for the Documents?

Apostille is necessary when documents originating in India need to be produced or used in other countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention. This includes documents like birth certificates, death certificates, education certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney etc. Without Apostille, such documents may not be considered legally valid in the receiving country.

Apostille acts as a certificate issued by the designated competent authority of the issuing country, certifying the authenticity of the signature, capacity and identity of the person who has signed the document. It gives assurances to foreign authorities about the genuineness of the document.

Can Apostille be done in Panvel?

Yes, apostille services are available in Panvel for residents looking to get their documents apostilled. The designated competent authority for issuing apostille for documents originating from Maharashtra is the Ministry of External Affairs office located in Mumbai. Panvel residents can submit their documents for apostille authentication at the Maharashtra Regional office located in Panvel.

After verification, the documents are sent to the Ministry of External Affairs head office in Mumbai which issues the apostille certificate. This makes the apostille process convenient for Panvel residents without having to travel long distances to Mumbai.

What is the difference between Apostille and Notary?

While both apostille and notary aim to certify documents for legal recognition, there are some key differences:

• Scope: Notarisation is for domestic use of documents within a country while apostille allows international use in countries signed up to the Hague Apostille Convention.
• Purpose: Apostille-certified documents act as a one-step process for legalization in destination countries. The notary acts as a first step requiring further authentication from receiving country authorities.
• Signing Authority: Apostille certificates are issued by designated competent government authorities as per the Hague Convention rules. A notary can be any public notary authorized as per domestic laws.
• Treatment: Documents with apostille stamps are treated at par with domestic documents in receiving countries while notarised documents may require further steps for acceptance.
• Countries: Apostille applies for documents between all convention signatory countries but the notary is valid only within the issuing country.

How do I Book an Appointment for Apostille Online?

You can contact ND Universal Services for assistance with booking your apostille appointment. You can call our executive on +91 80003 99331 or email your query at [email protected]. Our executive will guide you through the entire process of document apostille. We will help in collecting your documents, online verification with the regional office, booking the appointment for you and submitting the documents for apostille.

Conclusion

In today's globalised world, apostille has become an important requirement for authentication of documents originating in India that need to be produced abroad. Panvel residents can now conveniently get their documents apostilled without having to travel long distances by using the online appointment booking system and visiting the regional apostille office in Panvel. For any other assistance regarding document legalisation services like apostille, notarisation, attestation & more, contact ND Universal Services.