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Marriage Certificate Apostille

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June 22, 2024

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Different types of documents are often needed as proof for various purposes, both personally and professionally. Certification and verification of these documents are required at certain stages in life. Legalizing a certificate is crucial because it confirms the document’s authenticity and the legitimacy of your reasons for traveling to another country. If you’re going to a country that is part of the Hague Convention, your certificate needs an Apostille seal. PEC specializes in certificate legalization in India. Simply submit your documents to us, and we’ll return them with the necessary stamps and signatures.

What is Marriage Certificate Apostille and When is it Needed?

Marriage Certificate Apostille involves getting an apostille sticker on your marriage certificate. This process ensures the document’s authenticity, which is often required abroad to prove that you are legally married. This verification is essential for obtaining a family residence visa or sponsorship for a spouse. The documents must be authenticated by the country where the marriage took place.

Types of Document Apostille Services:

• Personal Documents: Birth Certificate Apostille
• Educational Documents: Degree Certificate Apostille
• Commercial Documents: Power of Attorney Apostille

How to Get a Marriage Certificate Apostille

To legalize personal documents, you can use certification agencies and companies. Apostille agents are professionals who handle the legalization process, making it easy to hire them for this service. At PEC, we offer top-notch services in India, with a skilled team that has been operating for over six years in certificate legalization. We are trustworthy, reliable, and well-verified to provide legal services.

Procedure for Marriage Certificate Apostille

Getting an apostille seal on a certificate is a detailed process. Previously centralized to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the process has been decentralized to branch secretariats and RPOs since January 1, 2019. While this has made it easier for the public to access consultancies, it has also lengthened the procedure. Here are the steps involved:

1. Notary Attestation: This is the first step, where a local notary provides a signature and stamp on the document.
2. Home Department Attestation: The State Home Department verifies personal documents like marriage, death, and birth certificates.
3. SDM Attestation: The Sub-Divisional Magistrate can also attest documents in some cases, serving as an alternative to the Home Department.
4. Apostille: The final step, where the MEA provides a sticker with the applicant’s details. For commercial documents, an MEA stamp might also be required.

At PEC, we ensure that your documents are legalized efficiently and accurately, providing you peace of mind for your international needs.