MEA Attestation in Mumbai

What Is the Procedure That Is Followed for MEA Attestation in Mumbai?

The process followed for the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation is a multi-step procedure. Documents have to go through several levels of verification before MEA attestation. The departments that will be assigned to verify a particular document will vary depending on the type and need of the document.

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MEA Attestation is a three-level process:

• Step 1: Notary attestation The documents must be verified by the local notary or from the place they were originally issued. If the documents are commercial, then they must be attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
• Step 2: State-level attestation

  In this level of attestation, the documents are verified by different departments depending on the type of document. Personal documents are to be verified by the Home Department or SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  Educational and academic-related documents are verified by the HRD (Human Resource Development) Department.

• Step 3: MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation

  After being attested by the required departments as mentioned above, the documents and certificates will be eligible for the attestation provided by the MEA. The MEA will place a stamp on the back side of the documents.

Why Is MEA Attestation Needed?

MEA attestation in Mumbai plays an important role when you plan to use your documents internationally. Below are the main reasons why MEA attestation is required:

• Legal recognition abroad
• For higher education overseas
• Employment abroad
• Migration and residency
• Business setup abroad
• Legal proceedings in foreign countries
• Give power to someone if you can’t travel
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How Much Time Will It Take to Get MEA Attestation in Mumbai?

Normally, it just takes around 5 working days. But sometimes, if the officer gets transferred, isn’t available for signing, or is on sick leave, it can take a little longer. Don’t worry though, this kind of delay is very rare and usually happens maybe once a year.

What Is the Fee for MEA Attestation in Mumbai?

Normally, the charge you will have to pay for the process will depend on the departments the document has to go to for verification, and the travel expenses that you will have to take care of.

As the process followed for MEA attestation involves several departments at the regional and state levels, the cost will vary and depend on the type of document. The general cost is between Rs. 4,100 to Rs. 4,500.

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Why Should You Choose ND Universal's Services?

Attestation is a process done for proving the legitimacy of the documents or certificates in the countries that are not a part of the Hague Convention. The MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation is a process involved in this verification procedure which is considered very significant for the acceptance of the documents in a foreign country and proving their legitimacy.

It is a very high-strung method that involves several government authorities. For each type of document, verification is required from a specific department. Even a trivial error anywhere in the process can result in future complications. If the documents will not have attestation from the relevant authorities, then the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) will not accept them for the stamping or signing process.

We, at ND Universal, will make sure that none of your documents get misplaced during the process and that it gets through every single step of attestation legally and accurately. By hiring us as your attestation service provider, you will get these highlighted benefits-

• Our staff will respond to any query or doubt that you will have regarding the attestation procedure. We promise a service of 24x7 availability for our clients.
• We offer free pick-up and drop-off services for our clients; from the start till the end, we will be with you.
• There will be no need to pay extra charges as we maintain transparency throughout the process with no hidden charges.
• You will get regular updates about your documents through a tracking number that we will provide to you, and also with regular e-mailing.
• We have various easy payment methods for our clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation?

  There are several levels a document goes through before being finally attested by the concerned embassy (if required). The level at which the verification of the documents is done by the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) is termed the MEA Attestation. This attestation comes under the home government, and thus is very crucial for any document that has to be used in the foreign land.

  • Attestation is required to prove the genuineness of the documents in a foreign land and thus attestation by the Ministry of External Affairs is crucial as it gives legitimacy to the information that is carried by the documents at a national level.
  • The process of MEA Attestation is mandatory for the documents that are needed to be used in another country because without proper attestation the documents will be deemed invalid there.
  • The MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation includes a stamping process that is to be done on all personal and professional documents. No document can get the embassy attestation without being attested by the MEA.
• Why is it crucial?

  The MEA Attestation is crucial for an individual who wants to travel or move to another country for personal or professional reasons. This is because the government officials of that country expect properly attested documents from your side as proof of the information they carry, thus proving the genuineness of your identity and background.

  Legitimization by the home government department involves MEA Attestation which is the last stage of verification.

• How to Get the MEA Attestation in Mumbai?

  Many attestation service providers can help one in getting their documents attested from the - MEA (Ministry of External Affairs). For a stress-free attestation, you can contact ND Universal, which is an authorized attestation service provider.