Marriage Certificate Apostille

A Marriage Certificate Apostille is the official process of obtaining certification from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) , which is required for couples who need to validate their marriage certificate for use in foreign countries for purposes like visa applications, immigration, or spouse sponsorship

๐ŸŒโœˆ You can use the certificate forย international purposes, as it serves as proof that a marriage certificate is genuine and authentic. โœ…

๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“‘ You can use it in those countries that are members of theย Hague Convention. ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ”

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What is The Meaning of Marriage Certificate Apostille?

๐Ÿ“œ An Apostille is an official stamp ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ” affixed by the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) on documents like a marriage certificate ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ“„.

โœ… This stamp confirms that the certificate has been attested by the rightful authorities, making it legally acceptable in Hague Convention countries ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ’‘ For example, a marriage certificate apostille ensures that a foreign government recognizes the marital status of the couple mentioned in theย document.ย ๏ฟฝโœˆ

๐Ÿ’ก Why You Need a Marriage Certificate Apostille? ๐Ÿ“œโœจ

There are several key reasons ๐Ÿ”‘ why you may need your marriage certificate apostilled :

  • โœ… Applying for a dependent or work visa๐Ÿ›‚โœˆ
  • โœ… You are applying for PR (Permanent Residency)๐Ÿก๐ŸŒ
  • โœ… Registering a marriage abroad๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒ
  • โœ… Going abroad on a family visa ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿ‘ฆโœˆ
  • โœ… Applying for dual citizenship๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ“‘
  • โœ… Property ownership & child passport applications๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ›‚

๐Ÿ”น An apostille ensures your marriage is legally recognized worldwide!ย ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ” How to Get a Marriage Certificate Apostille?

In order to obtain a marriage certificate, apostille involves several steps. Hereโ€™s an easy breakdown of the process:

๐Ÿ“Œ Notary Attestation

The document first requires a notary stamp๐Ÿ–‹ to confirm the authenticity of the marriage certificate.

๐Ÿ“Œ SDM/State Attestation

After the notary attestation, the certificate must be verified either by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) ๐Ÿข or the State government, depending on the route you choose. The district's secretariat is responsible for State authentication, which can take up to 30 days to complete โณ. In contrast, SDM attestation is generally accepted by Hague Convention countries โœ… and is much faster, taking only about 3 days โณ.

๐Ÿ“Œ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Once the previous steps are completed, the document is sent to the MEA for the final Apostille.

If you are going to Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น or Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ, you have to go for State attestation.

๐Ÿ“Œ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Once the previous steps are completed, the document is sent to the MEA for the final Apostille.

๐Ÿ“Œ Non-Hague Countries ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿšซ In the case of non-Hague countries, an extra step of Embassy attestation๐Ÿ›‚ย  is required.

Should I choose SDM or State attestation for my marriage certificate apostille?

While SDM attestation is the easiest and quickest way to get your certificate apostilled, some countries such as Austria, Italy, and Portugal specifically require State HRD attestation on the certificate, making it important to check the destination countryโ€™s requirements before proceeding with the apostille process.

๐ŸŒŸ How to Apply for a Marriage Certificate Apostille?

Applying for a marriage certificate apostille is straightforward. Follow these steps:

  • โฟก Register on ND Universal ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ or contact us anytime ๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿค
  • โฟข Submit the documents ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿ“„ either in person ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ‘ค or via courier ๐Ÿšš๐Ÿ“ฎ
  • โฟฃ Make an online payment ๐Ÿ’ณ๐Ÿ’ป for the apostille service โœ…
  • โฟค Track your documents ๐Ÿ“ง๐Ÿ”through email updates๐Ÿ“จ๐Ÿ“Š
  • โฟฅ Collect or receive your apostilled documents ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“œ once the process is completeโœ…

Validity of Apostille Marriage Certificate

Marriage certificates Apostille or Apostille in general provided by MEA will have a validity of six months๐Ÿ“…. Different countries have different validity periods๐ŸŒ. The validity of an Indian apostille is six monthsโณ.

Do I need Original Marriage Certificate For Apostille?

Both original documents ๐Ÿ“„ and certified copies๐Ÿ“ can be Apostille. Getting an apostille on an original document is always a good idea.๐Ÿ‘

Note: Have you lost your marriage certificate?๐Ÿ˜Ÿ If you have lost your marriage certificate, you can get a marriage certificate affidavit apostille๐Ÿท. You can prepare the Marriage certificate affidavit through a Notary public๐Ÿ–‹. We can help you get a marriage certificate in Apostille without any hassle๐Ÿš€.

โœจ Ready to get your Marriage Certificate Apostille? Donโ€™t wait! Apply Now or Contact Us for more information and seamlessย assistance!ย โœจ


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