Degree Certificate Apostille in India
What is an degree certificate apostille ?
Degree certificate is an academic document , Apostille means legalization.
When traveling overseas for work or studying abroad, an apostille is often required according to international law to authenticate documents.
This means that your degree certificate has been verified and authenticated by your home country, ensuring that other countries can trust the document as genuine and not fake.
In most cases, an apostille is required when traveling to European and Western countries.
Which degree certificates should I get apostilled?
After completing your degree course, you'll first receive a provisional certificate. Later, the university will issue the official convocation degree certificate.
Typically, the convocation degree certificate should be apostilled. However, if you do not yet have the convocation certificate, you can also apostille the provisional certificate.
Furthermore, if you have completed both a bachelor's and a master's degree, only the higher degree certificate (master's degree) typically needs to be apostilled.
Who should I contact for getting a degree certificate apostilled?
There are many agents in India offering apostille services, but only five companies are authorized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ND Universal is one of these authorized companies that provides apostille services directly, without any intermediaries.
Process of apostille
There are a few steps that must be completed before submitting documents to the MEA for apostille.
Step 1 :- Attestation from Notary
Step 2 :- Attestation from SDM (Class 1 officer)
Step 3 :- Attestation from HRD (Secretariat officer)
Step 4 :- Apostille from MEA (Patiala House Court, New Delhi)
Get the certificate verified by the local notary office
Submit for verification by the State Home Department/SDM
Send document for verification & apostille stamp by the MEA, India
Duration for the apostille process
There are two processes for document apostille: one through the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) and the other through the HRD (Human Resource Development) Department.
In 90% of cases, the SDM apostille process is valid and faster, typically taking only 4 to 5 working days.
The HRD attestation process takes 30 to 45 working days and is mandatory for countries such as Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Portugal.
Additional documents required for a degree certificate apostille include:
- Passport front and back copy
- Passport size photo
- Aadhar card
What steps should I follow to start the apostille process?
You can contact our expert via WhatsApp or call at +91-80003-99331, or email us at [email protected].
Our expert will provide you with all the details, including the process, timeline, and other relevant information.
Wherever you are in India, we will arrange to pick up your documents from your address and deliver them back to you within the specified timeframe.
Avoid the risk of losing your valuable documents by opting for cheap services. Choose a ND Universal to ensure your documents are handled securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I get an apostille on a color print or a Xerox copy?
Yes, you can email or WhatsApp a PDF copy of your certificate. We will print it in color and handle the apostille process for you.
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For which countries an apostille certificate is necessary?
An apostille certificate is mandatory to get the visas for the countries that come under the Hague Convention. It is a treaty currently signed by 117 for document verification.
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Do we need the apostille in India?
Yes, an apostille is required in India as it also comes under the Hague convention. India signed the Hague Apostille Convention treaty in 2005.
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Who issues the apostille sticker in India?
The Apostille sticker in India is issued by the MEA or Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA is responsible for handling foreign or external affairs of the country.