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Apostille Attestation for Mexico

Mexico is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

Mexico officially known as the United Mexican States joined the Hague Convention abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign documents on August 14, 1995. Thus, an apostille for Mexico is enough to authenticate documents issued in any Hague apostille countries. Since India is also a Hague apostille country, Indians traveling to Mexico for work, education or business need to get an apostille stamp from MEA India to legalize and authenticate their documents for use in Mexico.

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What is the Meaning of Apostille?

Apostille is a certification issued by a designated authority from a Hague apostille country to legalize the documents for use in another Hague country. In India the Ministry of external affairs is authorized to provide an apostille stamp on your personal, educational and commercial documents to authenticate them. 

Apostille as an authentication certificate came into effect after the Hague convention on Apostille. Thus, before the apostille convention Indians travelling to any other country needed to get embassy attestation on their documents to legalize them. However, after the apostille convention apostille is enough to legalize Indian documents in any other Hague country. 

Since Mexico is a Hague country, an apostille from MEA India is accepted in Mexico. 

Check the Hague Apostille Country list to know if your destination is a Hague country.

Why Do You Need an Apostille for Mexico

When you need to use your Indian documents in Mexico, they need to verify its authenticity. Apostille is a standardised method to check the authenticity of a foreign document by verifying the signature/seal on it. Following are the situations when an Indian citizen needs to get an apostille for use in Mexico:

  • Work in Mexico
  • Study in Mexico
  • Start/ Expand Business in Mexico
  • Get a Dependent visa to Mexico
  • Get a Permanent Residence in Mexico 

List of Documents that Need Apostille for Use in Mexico

The list of documents that need to be apostilled may vary depending on the purpose of your visit. Moreover, the companies or universities you are joining may specify the list of documents that need to be apostilled. 

Given below are the list of documents that require an apostille to legalize it in Mexico based on the purpose:

Document that Require Apostille to Work in Mexico

As one of the largest economies of Latin America, Mexico is a destination of Indian professionals especially from IT and pharmaceutical fields. Your employer from Mexico will specify the apostille requirements for your documents. However, following are the documents that usually need to be apostilled while traveling to Mexico on work visa:

Document that Require Apostille to Get a Mexico Dependent Visa

If you are planning to travel to Mexico for family reunion on a dependent visa, you may need to get apostille for the following documents:

  • Marriage Certificate Apostille if you are traveling as a dependent of your spouse.
  • Birth Certificate if traveling as a dependent of a parent. 
  • Adoption deed apostille, if you are an adopted child traveling as a dependent.
  • Police Clearance Certificate apostille

Document that Require Apostille for a Student Visa to Mexico

Mexico is home to various universities and research institutions. Hence, the number of Indians traveling to Mexico for higher education is increasing. The universities you are admitted to may specify the documents that require an apostille for your admission. Usually, the following are the documents that may need to be apostilled:

Document that Require an Apostille to Start a Business in Mexico

Mexico has a growing trade relationship with India. If you are an Indian company planning to expand your business in Mexico, or you plan to start a business in Mexico, an apostille is required to legalize your documents. You may need to get an apostille for your commercial as well as personal certificates to start a business in Mexico. Given below are the list of documents usually required: 

Apostille for Mexico in India: Process

There are three established paths in India to obtain an apostille from MEA in India. They are:

  1. State Department Attestation Method
  2. Sub Divisional Magistrate Attestation Method
  3. Chamber of Commerce Attestation Method

Let us explore each method in detail.

State Department Attestation Method to Get an Apostille for Use in Mexico

State department verification is usually required for educational and personal documents. Sometimes, an employer or university may mandate the use of the state attestation method of apostille. This is because the document is issued by the state government department or authority. Hence,the verification process involves checking the originality at its origin. Following are the steps involved in state department attestation method:

  1. Notarization- Initial Verification
  2. State Department Verification – Verify the originality at the place of issuance
  3. State Department Attestation- Attestation by the respective state departments
  4. MEA Verification- Final Verification
  5. MEA Apostille- Pasting of apostille Certificate on the document

Notarization

Notary verification and attestation are the initial step in any type of document attestation.  Though notary is usually used for domestic purposes, it is a mandatory first step for international authentication. A public notary verifies the signature and certifies the originality of the document.

State Department Verification and Attestation

The purpose of state verification is to check the signature and seal on the document at the place where it was issued. If it is an educational document, the human resource department will check the originality of the signature on the document at the respective university. 

In the case of a personal document such as a birth certificate, the secretary of the district from which the document was issued will verify the document on behalf of the state home department. 

After verification, the concerned state department will attest the document.

MEA Verification

Once the state level attestation is done, you can submit the document to the Ministry of External Affairs through your choice of apostille service agency.  The MEA will make a final verification.

MEA Apostille

In this step, the ministry of external affairs will paste a certificate/stamp known as apostille. This stamp will have a specific identification number to verify its authenticity. 

Sub Divisional Magistrate Attestation Method for Mexico Apostille

SDM method of getting an apostille from MEA India is a faster court procedure. Following are the steps of apostille for Mexico through SDM Method:

  1. Notary Attestation
  2. SDM Attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

Notary Attestation

Notary attestation is the initial step of the SDM method of apostille. In this step, a public notary will verify and attest the document.

SDM Attestation

After notarization, you need to submit the document to the sub divisional magistrate of your district. SDM verifies the authenticity of the document and attest it. 

MEA Verification

After the SDM verification, your apostille service provider will submit the document to the MEA. The ministry will check the document for its originality and authenticity.

MEA Apostille

Finally, the ministry of external affairs will affix an apostille stamp/certificate on your documents. 

The process of legalization of documents for Mexico is finished and your document is now valid in Mexico.

Chamber of Commerce Attestation Method for Mexico Apostille

Chamber of commerce attestation is required for documents to use in trade and business in Mexico. Documents such as invoices, packing list, MoU, and power of attorney need to be apostilled after chamber of commerce attestation. Following are the steps of this method of getting an apostille:

  1. Notary Attestation 
  2. Chamber of Commerce Attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

The steps involved in the verification such as notarization, MEA verification, and MEA apostille are the same as the state and SDM attestation method. 

Chamber of Commerce Attestation

To proceed with the chamber of commerce attestation method, locate a chamber of commerce Branch near your place that is authorized to provide attestation. Given below are some examples of the same:

  • FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
  • ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
  • Local chambers like the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Delhi Chamber of Commerce, Bangalore Chamber of Commerce etc.

You can submit the required documents to the chamber of commerce directly or through your apostille service agency.  The Chamber of commerce verifies and attest the document. 

Once the chamber of commerce attest your commercial document, your service provider will submit the document to MEA for apostille.

 

Content of an Apostille Certification

An apostille stamp/certificate issued by the MEA contains the following details:

  • Country of Issue (India in this case)
  • Name of the document (Such as birth certificate, PCC etc.)
  • Name of the person who signed the document
  • The official position of the signatory
  • The place where the apostille is issued.
  • The date of issuance of apostille
  • Name and designation of the person who issued the apostille.
  • A unique identification number for apostille
  • The official stamp and signature of the issuing authority
  • A reference to the Hague Apostille convention to indicate that the apostille was issued as per the conditions of the convention.

 

Documents Required to Apply for an Apostille

To get an apostille for your document, you need to submit the following:

  • Original Document that needs to be apostilled
  • Photocopy of your passport as a supporting identity document.
  • Authorization letter

Translation of Apostille for Mexico

Spanish is the official language of Mexico. Hence, translating your document and apostille certificate into Spanish is necessary to accept it in Mexico as a legal document. The translation process involves following steps:

  • Check the requirement and confirm if the certified translation is mandatory.
  • Hire a translator. Fill the form to get your Certified Translation
  • Translate the original document
  • Translate the apostille
  • Certify the translation

 

Processing Time of Apostille for Mexico Apostille in India

The processing time for an apostille for Mexico from MEA India is usually from 6 days to 30days. It may vary depending on the following factors:

  • Type of Document
  • Number of documents
  • Method of authentication ( State/SDM/ Chamber of commerce)
  • State of issuance of documents

Obtaining an apostille from MEA India for use in Mexico may  seem to be  a complex process. However, with proper guidance and professional assistance, you can get your apostille easily. Always verify with the authority in Mexico where your documents will be submitted to avoid complications. Make sure to start your attestation process beforehand to avoid last minute rush. 

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Mexico joined the Hague convention on apostille in 1995. Thus, an apostille from MEA India is the only requirement for authenticating Indian documents in Mexico.

The cost of an apostille on your documents for use in Mexico may vary depending on the following factors: 

  • The number of documents required to be apostilled.
  • The type of authentication method (State/SDM/Chamber of commerce)
  • The speed of delivery (Standard delivery method/ tatkal/ Slow delivery)
  • Translation requirements

No. Since Mexico and India are members of Hague apostille convention there is no additional requirement for embassy attestation. An Apostille stamp is enough to legalize your document in Mexico.

Yes. You need to get an apostille on your driving licence to get a work visa as a driver in Mexico. You may also need to get an apostille in case you plan to get a driving license in Mexico as any other professional. 

Following are the steps involved in getting a single status certificate apostille for Mexico in India:

  1. Prepare the affidavit
  2. Send it to your apostille service provider
  3. Notarize the affidavit
  4. SDM attestation of affidavit
  5. MEA verification
  6. MEA apostille