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

🌍✈ You can use the certificate for international purposes, as it serves as proof that a marriage certificate is genuine and authentic. ✅

🤝📑 You can use it in those countries that are members of the Hague Convention. 🏛🔏

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What is The Meaning of Marriage Certificate Apostille?

📜 An Apostille is an official stamp 🏛🔏 affixed by the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) on documents like a marriage certificate 💍📄.

✅ This stamp confirms that the certificate has been attested by the rightful authorities, making it legally acceptable in Hague Convention countries 🌍🤝

💑 For example, a marriage certificate apostille ensures that a foreign government recognizes the marital status of the couple mentioned in the document. �✈

💡 Why You Need a Marriage Certificate Apostille? 📜✨

There are several key reasons 🔑 why you may need your marriage certificate apostilled :

  • ✅ Applying for a dependent or work visa🛂✈
  • ✅ You are applying for PR (Permanent Residency)🏡🌍
  • ✅ Registering a marriage abroad💍🌏
  • ✅ Going abroad on a family visa 👨👩👧👦✈
  • ✅ Applying for dual citizenship🏛📑
  • ✅ Property ownership & child passport applications🏠👶🛂

🔹 An apostille ensures your marriage is legally recognized worldwide! 🌎💖

🔍 How to Get a Marriage Certificate Apostille?

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

📌 Notary Attestation

The document first requires a notary stamp🖋 to confirm the authenticity of the marriage certificate.

📌 SDM/State Attestation

After the notary attestation, the certificate must be verified either by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) 🏢 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 ⏳. In contrast, SDM attestation is generally accepted by Hague Convention countries ✅ and is much faster, taking only about 3 days ⏳.

📌 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 🇮🇹 or Australia 🇦🇺, you have to go for State attestation.

📌 Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):🇮🇳 Once the previous steps are completed, the document is sent to the MEA for the final Apostille.

📌 Non-Hague Countries 🌍🚫 In the case of non-Hague countries, an extra step of Embassy attestation🛂  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 country’s requirements before proceeding with the apostille process.

🌟 How to Apply for a Marriage Certificate Apostille?

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

  • ⿡ Register on ND Universal 💻📝 or contact us anytime 📞🤝
  • ⿢ Submit the documents 📦📄 either in person 🏢👤 or via courier 🚚📮
  • ⿣ Make an online payment 💳💻 for the apostille service ✅
  • ⿤ Track your documents 📧🔍through email updates📨📊
  • ⿥ Collect or receive your apostilled documents 🎉📜 once the process is complete✅

Validity of Apostille Marriage Certificate

Marriage certificates Apostille or Apostille in general provided by MEA will have a validity of six months📅. Different countries have different validity periods🌍. The validity of an Indian apostille is six months⏳.

Do I need Original Marriage Certificate For Apostille?

Both original documents 📄 and certified copies📝 can be Apostille. Getting an apostille on an original document is always a good idea.👍

Note: Have you lost your marriage certificate?😟 If you have lost your marriage certificate, you can get a marriage certificate affidavit apostille🏷. You can prepare the Marriage certificate affidavit through a Notary public🖋. We can help you get a marriage certificate in Apostille without any hassle🚀.

✨ Ready to get your Marriage Certificate Apostille? Don’t wait! Apply Now or Contact Us for more information and seamless assistance! ✨

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