Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany in India
Marriage certificate apostille for Germany is mandatory if you are planning to move to Germany on dependent visa or to register your Indian marriage in Germany. Moreover, some general visa processes may also require an apostilled Indian marriage certificate to be submitted to German authorities.ย
You can learn more about the process, timeline and cost of getting a marriage certificate apostille for Germany here.ย
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Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany Contact Details
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German Embassy Attestation for Marriage Certificate |
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German Translation of Indian marriage certificate |
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Marriage Certificate apostille for Germany Expert Contact Number |
4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documentsย
- Register on Apostille Portalย
- Collect allย Documents you want to Apostilleย
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
What is Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany?
A marriage certificate apostille for Germany in India is a requirement for legalizing Indian issued documents in Germany. An Indian marriage certificate is issued by registrar of the marriage or local self government under the state home ministry. When you submit it inside India, no further verification or attestation is required.ย ย
However, when you submit the same document abroad, they need to verify whether it is legally valid document with some attestations. Earlier it was embassy attestation. However, with Hague apostille convention, member countries accept a document with an apostille seal as a valid legal document.ย
Since India and Germany are Hague apostille member countries an apostille for Germany is enough to authenticate Indian marriage certificate in Germany.ย
Use Cases of Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany
- Spouse visa / family reunion visa
- Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
- Dependent visa
- Name change or marital status registration
- Tax benefits and social security registration
- Permanent residency or citizenship applications
Process to Get Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany
Apostille is issued by the ministry of external affairs in Delhi. An Indian marriage certificate submitted to Secure Apostille Services will be initially verified by our legalization experts. Although there are two methods to get an apostille based on who verifies and attests documents. Both methods are equally valid for Germany.ย
Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany Using SDM Attestation Method
SDM attestation method is the most common method and generally followed method for a marriage certificate apostille to submit in Germany. This is the fastest and cheapest method to get a marriage certificate apostille for Germany from India.ย
Steps To Get Marriage Certificate Apostille Apostille Using SDM Method
A public notary verifies your marriage certificate and attest it.
In this court procedure, the sub divisional magistrate will verify and attest your marriage certificate.ย
The ministry of external affairs verifies your Indian marriage certificate and attests it with official seal.ย
In this final stage, the ministry of external affairs will paste an apostille stamp on the back side of your marriage certificate. Now, your marriage certificate is valid in any Hague country.
Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany Using State Attestation Method
State attestation is not mandatory for Germany. Since it is a time consuming and costly process, people rarely choose this method.ย
In state attestation method, certificates are attested by the state department where it was issued. Depending on the type of document, the department verifying and attesting document will vary. Since it is marriage certificate, attestation is done by the home department of the state where it was issued.ย
Steps To Get Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany Using State Attestation Method
Some states do not require a notary attestation before submitting your marriage certificate. It will vary based on state. if your state need a notary, SAS will get it from a public notary.ย
In this step, SAS will submit your document to the home department of the state where it was issued. State department will verify the authenticity of your marriage certificate with the concerned registrar. Once confirmed, the state home department will attest it with official seal and signature,ย
In this state, the ministry of external affairs will verify attestations on the marriage certificate. Then, it will be attested with a seal and signature.ย
In this final step, the MEA will affix an apostille stamp on the back side of your marriage certificate.ย
Comparison of SDM and State Attestation Method for MEA Apostille
| Characteristics | SDM Attestation Method | State Attestation Method |
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Processing speed |
1 to 14 days |
2-6 Weeks depending on the state of issuance |
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Cost |
Cheaper than state attestation |
Costlier due to longer timeline |
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Steps |
Notary, SDM, MEA, Apostille |
Notary, State attestation, MEA, Apostille |
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Requirement |
All Hague countries |
Your check list Specifically mentioned state attestation. |
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Countries accepted |
Most of the European countries, US, UK, and Canada |
Italy, Saudi Arabia and Poland(only for educational documents) |
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Delay Factors |
Very low chances of delay |
Possible delay due to the high work load of state departments. |
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Common Use Case |
When need an apostille urgently and if the state attestation method is not mentioned. |
When you have time of two months ahead and your destination country specifically asks for state attestation. |
Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany-Timeline
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Normal Service |
14 Working Days |
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Standard Service |
7 to 8 Working Days |
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Premium Service |
3 to 4 Working Days |
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Same Day Apostille Process |
1day (for apostille process) |
German Translation for Indian Marriage Certificate Apostille
When you submit your Indian issued marriage certificate with an apostille to a German authority, getting a certified translation is mandatory. Without translation, German authorities will not accept your Indian marriage certificate. SAS will do the translation after finishing the apostille process. This is because translation has to be done for both marriage certificate as well as the apostille.ย
Documents Required to Apply for Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany
- Original Documents that need to get apostille
- Scanned copy of passport as a supportive document
Steps to Get a Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany in India
You can get a free consultation explaining the process of apostille and Germany specific requirements by contacting secure apostille services. You can contact SAS through any of the below methods.
1. By visiting any of the Secure Apostille Services branches. We have branches all over India. By visiting any of the branches, you can clear the doubts, get the quote and submit documents.
2. By filling the apostille application form: Once you fill the form, our experts will call you back.
3. Directly calling our apostille experts : SAS has apostille experts allocated for each country and each type of document.ย
Submit your documents by visiting our office or SAS can arrange pick up of your document from anywhere India.
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Once You submit your documents to Secure Apostille Services office, customer executive allocated to you will update every step of the process through WhatsApp.ย
Once finished the process, we will inform you. You can confirm where you want to receive your documents. SAS will courier it directly to your home address if needed. Alternatively, you can visit any of our branch and collect documents.
Marriage Certificate Apostille for Germany- Contacts and Application Links by State in India
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Frequently asked questions
No. Germany and India are Hague apostille countries. Thus, an apostille seal is enough to prove that your Indian marriage certificate is valid. Germany does not require an additional attestation for Indian marriage certificate.ย
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