MEA apostille services in India by SPS Global Services

Apostille and Attestation Services in India

SPS Global Services provides professional Apostille, MEA Attestation, Embassy Attestation and document legalization services across India. We help individuals, students, professionals, families and businesses authenticate documents for use abroad.

Whether you are travelling overseas for employment, higher education, immigration, marriage, business or other legal purposes, our team can assist you with the required document authentication process.

We handle personal, educational and commercial documents, including degree certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, single status certificates and business documents.

Who We Help

Apostille and Attestation Services for Different Requirements

SPS Global Services assists students, professionals, individuals, families, businesses and organizations that need document apostille and attestation services for use outside India. We help customers understand the appropriate document authentication process based on their document type and destination country.

Students and Professionals

We assist with the authentication of educational documents, including degree certificates, diplomas and mark sheets, for overseas education, employment, professional registration and other international requirements.

Individuals and Families

We provide apostille and attestation services for personal documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, single status certificates, affidavits and other documents required for immigration, marriage abroad and overseas applications.

Businesses and Organizations

We assist companies and organizations with the authentication of commercial documents, including certificates of incorporation, invoices, agreements, business certificates and other corporate documents required for international use.

Our team helps you understand the appropriate authentication route according to your document type and destination country, providing guidance throughout the apostille or attestation process.

MEA Apostille services in India by SPS Global

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Apostille Process in India – Complete Guide

The Apostille Process in India is an Essential Step in the Legalization of Personal, Educational, and Commercial Documents for use in Countries That are Members of The Hague Convention of 1961. If You Are Planning to Study, Work, Get Married, or Conduct Business Abroad, you may be Required to Get Your Documents Apostille by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

In India, the Apostille Process Involves Three Main Stages: Notary Attestation, Home Department or HRD Attestation/SDM, and MEA Apostille. Each of these Steps Serves a Specific Purpose in Verifying the Authenticity of the Document. We will Try to Explain Each Stage in Detail To Understand How Apostille Works in India.

What is Apostille?

An Apostille is a form of document authentication used for documents that are intended for use in another country that recognizes Apostille certification under the Hague Apostille Convention.

In India, Apostille certification is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Depending on the type of document and its issuing authority, additional verification or authentication may be required before the document can be submitted for Apostille.

Apostille services are commonly required for documents used for:

Overseas education

Employment and work visas

Immigration and permanent residency

Marriage abroad

Family and personal matters

International business and commercial activities

The exact requirements can vary depending on the document type, issuing state, and destination country. SPS Global Services can help you understand the appropriate process before submitting your documents.

Step 1: Notary Attestation?

The First Step in the Apostille Process: Notary Attestation, where applicable. This is a Preliminary Verification Step to Confirm the Authenticity of the Document and the Identity of the Person Signing it.

Why is Notary Attestation Required?

Notary Attestation Ensures That:

The Document is Genuine.
The Signature on the Document is Verified.
The Document Has Not Been Tampered.

Notarization is Done by a licensed Notary Public, who Places a Stamp and Signature on the Document. This Applies to All Types of Documents – Personal, Educational, or Affidavits.

Step 2: State Level Attestation – Home Department / HRD Attestation/SDM

After Notarization, the Document Needs to be Legalized by the Respective State Department Depending on the Type of Document:

Personal Documents (Like Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate) – Home Department / General Administration Department (GAD) of the Issuing State.
Educational Documents (like Degrees, Diplomas, Mark Sheets) – Human Resource Development (HRD) Department of the Issuing State.
Commercial Documents – Require Attestation From the Chamber of Commerce.

Home Department Attestation

This is Required for Personal Documents and is Conducted by The State Home Department of the Document's Origin. The Home Department Verifies the Issuing Authority, Such as the Municipal Corporation or Registrar.

HRD Attestation (for Educational Documents)

The HRD Department of Each State Authenticates the Educational Documents After Verifying Them From the Concerned University or Educational Board. In Most Cases, Original Mark Sheets and Degrees are Submitted along with a Verification Letter.

SDM Attestation

SDM Attestation is a Crucial and Time Saving Step in the Apostille Process for Documents Issued in India. It Refers to the Authentication of Documents by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Before They are Apostille by the MEA. This Attestation is Commonly used for Educational and Personal Documents. SDM Attestation serves as an Alternative to State Home Department Legalization, Offering a Faster and More Efficient Process.

Chamber of Commerce Attestation (for Commercial Documents)

Before MEA Apostille, Business or Commercial Documents such as Invoices, Certificate of Incorporation, GMP Certificate, or Articles of Association must be Attested by the Local Chamber of Commerce.

Step 3: MEA Apostille – Ministry of External Affairs

After the Document is Authenticated by the Relevant State Department, SDM or Chamber of Commerce, It is Submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs for the Final Apostille.

What is an MEA Apostille Sticker?

The MEA issues an Apostille in the form of a Computer-Generated, Tamper-Proof Square-Shaped Sticker Pasted on the Back of the Original Document. It includes:

Unique Apostille Number
Name of the Country Issuing the Apostille (India)
Name of the Person Signing the Document
Seal of the MEA
Date of Issuance

The Apostille Sticker Confirms That the Document Has Been Legally Verified and is Valid for Use in all Hague Convention Countries. No Embassy Attestation is Required After This for These Countries.

OurServices

Our Services are Available for all Kinds of Documents, that can be Educational, Personal or Commercial Documents.

Degree Certificate Apostille

Marriage Certificate Apostille

Birth Certificate Apostille

Commercial Certificate Apostille

Single Status certificate Apostille

PCC Certificate Apostille

Why ChooseSPS Global Services ?

SPS Global Services is a Top Apostille and Embassy Attestation Agency in India. With Vast Experience in the Industry and Assisting Thousands of Applicants to Realise Their Dream of Visiting, Working, Studying, or Settling in a Foreign Country, We Have Become a Name Synonymous with Genuine and Quick Services. There Are Some Compelling Reasons Which Make Us the Top Choice For Apostille Services In India.

24x7 Customer services

if You Have Any Queries, You Can Easily Reach Us And Get In Touch With Our Customer Service Care Providers Available Round-The-Clock.

Pan India Service

We have a Pan India Presence and are Easily Accessible Via our Branches in Different Cities. You Can Contact us Online/ Whattsapp to Get Your Documents Attested.

Free Pick up & Drop Services

We Take The Responsibility Of Free Pick Up And Drop Service Of Your Documents Making The Attestation Process Easy And Hassle Free.

Customer-Oriented Services

Customer Satisfaction Is Our Priority, And We Ensure An Enhanced Customer Experience With Technology-Enabled Services For Smoother Process.

Timely & Reliable Services

Choosing SPS Global Services Means Getting Genuine And Certified Services That Speed Up The Process Of Getting A Visa By Timely Processing The Documents.

High-quality Services

We Believe In Delivering Exceptional Services At An Affordable Price To Our Customers – A Policy We Have Diligently Followed Since Our Inception.

Customer Testimonials

Prerna Kaul

I am really grateful to the team of SPS Global Apostille Services for helping me get my marriage certificate legalized. From the day I booked my services with them, they were so cooperative. From picking up the documents to sending it back in a clean manner, everything was smooth. And most importantly, they did all this just within 5 working days. For a streamlined service, please consider this team. They are highly reliable and professional.

Suresh Reddy

My experience with the SPS Global Services has been amazing. I had approached them on weekend and the team responded immediately and work started the same day. The entire process and planned and executed with precision and attested document was provided on the advised date. The team is extremely professional and cordial to deal and proper feedback was provided to me during the entire process. I would prefer the SPS Apostille for future attestation work.

Dharshini.M.B Anu

I have used SPS service twice. Both the time they did the service as promised. They are very professional and they finished the work very quick. During covid situation also they didn't delay. I strongly recommend them for Apostille service.

Mrs D'souza

Thanks you so much SPS Team especially Priya, who handled our case. She was very helpful and polite while answering our queries. We contacted them for Marriage Certificate Apostille. And the Apostille was done within the Given time. We were Getting Regular Updates. No need of any kind of Follow up. I am impressed with their services I will recommend to my colleagues as well. Thumbs up👍👍

Shariq Rashid

Used SPS for UAE marriage certificate Attestation. Team is very professional and helped with urdu to English translation and all related Attestation. It hardly took a week for entire process. Collection of all documents and delivery was done from home. Overall very good experience

Pritesh Behre

This was a very professional and quick service. The documents were apostilled and translated within the time mentioned. I liked how professional the service was. SPS Global was in constant contact with me regarding the process and provided me with a great tracking service throughout the entire process. The document were apostilled, translated and delivered with the timeframe of 5-6 business days like promised. I highly recommend this service for apostille and official translation

Nadia Miranda

Great 'to the point' service. Documents were delivered to my door step. No need of follow up required. Quick turnaround. Super professional.

Vinaya C Nair

I had very good experience with SPS colleagues. Initially I was very much worried as I was sending my original documents via courier however SPS colleagues are very professional and once I did not felt that the documents would be lost. The stamping was done in 2 days and now I have received the document too.

Pradeep parihar

I got to know about SPS website by online search. I sent a request and immediately I got full information about Apostille process and charges. Same day documents were picked from my doorstep and process completed in 1 week only. I was getting regular update. I will recommend to my friends also who are going with me

Amith bhatt

Amazing service. Deepender Sir is highly professional and always speaks in a calm manner. No false information shared and reasonable cost per doc, I am pretty much happy to find this great service. A must go for someone in need for such services. :)

Rithesh jaltare

Excellent service. I had to get my marriage certificate apostilled for Europe with one week of time left for my flight. I contacted SPS global and they scheduled a pickup of my documents from Indore through courier, got them correctly translated and apostilled from Delhi and sent back the documents to me in Indore, all in 5 days. The communication of payment terms and the stages in the process was excellent throughout and the quality of the work was top notch. I highly recommend them!