Marriage Certificate Apostille in India – Complete Guide
A Marriage Certificate Apostille is one of the most important procedures for couples who are planning to travel, work, or settle abroad. It serves as an official validation of your marriage certificate so that it is legally recognized in other countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Whether you are moving abroad for employment, higher studies, dependent visa, or family reunification, your marriage certificate will need to be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
An Apostille is a square-shaped sticker or stamp provided by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It verifies the authenticity of public documents such as birth, marriage, educational, and personal certificates. Apostille is valid in more than 100 Hague Convention countries, including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, and many others.
Apostilled marriage certificates are commonly required for:
- Applying for a spouse visa or dependent visa
- Immigration or family reunification
- Work and residence permits abroad
- Sponsorship purposes
- Legal recognition of your marriage in a foreign country
Process of Marriage Certificate Apostille in India
- Notary Attestation – The certificate is first verified by a local notary.
- State Home Department Attestation / SDM – The document must be authenticated by the respective state home department or SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- MEA Apostille – Finally, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issues the apostille sticker/stamp on the certificate.
Documents Required
- Original Marriage Certificate
- Photocopy of passport of both spouses
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