What is an Attestation of documents in India?

Attestation of documents in India is the method of confirming the legitimacy and trustworthiness of the certificates. It is mainly required for obtaining a professional license or employment opportunities in foreign countries. The documents that need attestation are birth certificates, marriage certificates, commercial certificates, transfer certificates, diploma certificates, etc. The chief officer of the central authority will attest the certificates with signatures, stamps, and seals.

What is the process of document attestation in India?

●      For Educational Documents Attestation:

1.     Notary Attestation

2.     HRD/SDM Attestation

3.     MEA Attestation

4.     Embassy Attestation

5.     MOFA Attestation

●      For Non-Educational Documents Attestation:

1.     Notary Attestation

2.     SDM/Home Department Attestation

3.     MEA Attestation

4.     Embassy Attestation

5.     MOFA Attestation

●      For Commercial Documents Attestation:

1.     Chamber of Commerce Attestation

2.     MEA Attestation

3.     Embassy Attestation

4.     MOFA Attestation

What are the major requirements for the Attestation of documents in India?

●      Original certificates

●      Passport copies of the individual