Apostille Services in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | Certificate Apostille in Srinagar
Secure Apostille Services (SAS) provides apostille stamp for all types of documents including birth certificate, marriage certiifcate, degree certificate, PCC, divorce decree and commercial documents.
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Apostille services in Jammu and Kashmir is required for legalizing your documents in a foreign country which is a member of Hague apostille convention. Though apostille attestation happens in MEA India located in New Delhi, you can get your document apostille from Jammu and Kashmir seamlessly with the help of an apostille service provider in Srinagar. Apostille services in Jammu and Kashmir can be availed for documents issued in Jammu and Kashmir as well as any other parts of the country.
4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents
- Register on Apostille Portal
- Collect all Documents you want to Apostille
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
What is an Apostille?
Apostille is a certification which authenticates a document for use in a foreign country under Hague apostille convention of 1961. It confirms the originality of signature and seal on the document which makes the document legally valid in a Hague convention Member Country.
Before the Hague apostille convention an attestation from the respective embassy was the requirement to legalize foreign documents. Hague convention replaced this with an apostille stamp from the designated authority. India joined the Hague apostille convention in 2004. Thus, an apostille from the Ministry of external affairs, India legalizes your documents in a Hague country.
Are you travelling abroad from Jammu and Kashmir? Check whether your destination is in the Hague convention Countries List so that you can prepare your apostille beforehand.
Why Do You Need Apostille Service in Jammu and Kashmir?
If you are in Jammu and Kashmir and want to travel abroad, you may need to get an apostille to legalize your certificates/documents obtained from any authority in India. Following are the major occasions when you need an apostille service in Jammu and Kashmir for use in a foreign country:
- Higher studies abroad- The universities and authorities from your destination country will ask for apostilled educational and personal documents.
- Employment Abroad- Your company and authorities from your destination country will demand you to provide educational, experience and personal documents with an apostille.
- Dependent visa- You may need to submit personal certificates, including the one that proves your relation with your sponsor, to the embassy of the traveling country with an apostille attestation.
- To marry abroad- If you are marrying in a Hague member country, you need to submit documents such as birth certificate and single status certificate with an apostille.
- To start a business abroad or to expand your existing business abroad- You may need to submit your personal and commercial documents with an apostille to the foreign country authority.
- To get a permanent residence in a foreign country- You may need to submit your personal documents issued in India along with an apostille to apply for a permanent residence.
- To apply for an OCI card- If you are a citizen of another country with an Indian origin applying for an OCI card, you may need to submit your documents such as a birth certificate.
List of Documents that Require Apostille Services in Jammu and Kashmir
Personal Documents
- Birth Certificate Apostille
- Certificate of No Impediment Apostille
- Death Certificate Apostille
- Divorce Decree Apostille
- Driving License Apostille
- Medical Certificate Apostille
- Passport Apostille
- Police Clearance Certificate Apostille
Educational Documents
- Degree Certificate Apostille – Mandatory for Masters admission
- Diploma Certificate Apostille –
- Transcript Apostille of the latest educational qualification is usually required for higher studies
- 10th Marksheet Apostille
- 12th Marksheet Apostille for graduation admission
- Masters Certificate Apostille- mandatory for PhD admission
- PhD certificate apostille for post doctoral degree admission
- School leaving certificate with an apostille to enrol your kids in a school abroad
Commercial Documents
- Power of attorney apostille
- Board Resolution Apostille
- GST Certificate Apostille
- Certificate of Incorporation Apostille
- Memorandum of Association Apostille
- Export Import documents Apostille
- Invoice& Packing list apostille
Apostille Process in Jammu Kashmir for personal Documents
In India the ministry of external affairs alone is responsible for providing an apostille stamp on your documents. However, there are certain established methods of verification and attestation to obtain an apostille. Commercial documents apostille service in Jammu and Kashmir usually requires the attestation from chamber of commerce. We will discuss the process in detail later in this article.
Getting an apostille for personal documents including educational documents involves two different authentication methods.
These two methods vary mainly in the verifying authority. Let us explore the steps involved in the apostille process in Jammu and Kashmir in detail.
- Notary attestation
- Jammu and Kashmir state attestation/SDM attestation
- MEA Apostille
We will explain each step in detail for you to understand, though you do not have to go through each step by yourself once you find a trustworthy apostille service provider in Jammu and Kashmir.
1. Notary Attestation
Notarization is the first step common to both the methods of obtaining an apostille. A notary is an official person authorized to authenticate documents. Your chosen apostille service in Jammu and Kashmir will submit your documents to a public notary. The notary will verify documents and put the signature and seal on them.
2. SDM Attestation/ Jammu and Kashmir state attestation
Depending on your choice of authentication method, you need to get an attestation from SDM or state department as the next step. Since, SDM authentication is an easier and cheaper method of authentication, people usually prefer the SDM method. However, some countries, especially for educational purposes, mandate obtaining an attestation from the state department.
SDM Attestation: SDM means sub divisional magistrate. You can do SDM attestation for any type of documents except a few commercial documents which need chamber of commerce attestation. Your service provider will submit your documents to the SDM on your behalf. SDM will verify and attest your documents.
Jammu and Kashmir state attestation: Even though Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory at present, since it has a legislature, state attestation is possible like any other state. The departments involved in the attestation process are home and HRD.
In case of an educational certificate such as a degree certificate, the state HRD ministry will conduct verification at the respective university. Once the department receives confirmation about the authenticity of the sign and seal on the certificate from the university, the concerned authority will attest the document.
In case of personal documents such as birth certificates, the secretary of the district from where the document was issued will conduct verification on behalf of the home department. After an extensive verification of the document at its origin, designated authority from Jammu and Kashmir home department will attest the document.
3. MEA Apostille
After the authentication from state/SDM, your apostille service provider will submit the document at the ministry of external affairs in Delhi. This is the final step common for any method of authentication. The MEA will conduct a final verification and attest the document with an apostille stamp. Now your document is valid to use in any Hague apostille country.
As mentioned earlier, SDM attestation is a faster method. Thus, you will get your documents with an apostille within 4 to 14 days. However, the state attestation method may take up to 30 days.
Commercial Document Apostille Process in Jammu& Kashmir
Do you want to expand your business to a foreign country or export your goods? An apostille service provider in Jammu and Kashmir may be required to legalize your commercial documents. Commercial document apostille may be required in Jammu& Kashmir for the following purposes:
- Registering a branch or subsidiary of your company abroad.
- Exporting goods from Kashmir to a foreign country.
- Opening a business account at a foreign bank
- Registering trademark or intellectual property abroad
- Mergers and acquisitions abroad
Now let us explore steps involved in the commercial document apostille process in Jammu and Kashmir:
- Notarization: This step is not mandatory for all commercial documents except affidavits and power of attorney. In this step a public notary will verify and attest your commercial documents.
- Chamber of commerce attestation: Chamber of commerce is a business organization connecting government and businesses. An attestation from the chamber of commerce proves that the documents are issued by a registered company. Your apostille service provider will submit your documents to the chamber of commerce located in Jammu and Kashmir or industry specific chamber of commerce located in Delhi. The Chamber of commerce will attest your commercial documents with a seal and sign after verification.
- MEA Apostille: After chamber of commerce attestation, apostille service in Jammu and Kashmir will submit your documents to the ministry of external affairs. The ministry will conduct a final verification and attest with an apostille stamp. With this apostille stamp your documents are valid to use in any Hague country for your business purposes.
Documents Required to Apply for an Apostille in Jammu and Kashmir
You need to submit following documents to the apostille service agency in Jammu and Kashmir while applying for an apostille:
- Apostille application form
- Passport front and back side photocopy as a proof of identity (supporting document). In case of commercial documents, submit company PAN card copy as a supportive document.
- Original document that needs to be apostilled.
Apostille for Documents in Urdu
Since Urdu was the sole official language of Jammu and Kashmir until 2020, most of the personal documents such as birth certificates may be available in Urdu. Thus, getting a certified translation is a mandatory step before applying for an apostille in Jammu and Kashmir.
Fill the Urdu to English translation application to translate your documents from Urdu to English.
Apostille service in Jammu and Kashmir is required to legalize your personal, educational and commercial documents for use in a foreign country. Though MEA India is located in New Delhi, you can get your documents apostilled in Srinagar or anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir with the help of an apostille service in Jammu& Kashmir.
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Frequently asked questions
An apostille for Jammu& Kashmir issued documents are required for legalizing the use of your documents in a foreign country which is a Hague apostille convention member country.
Documents commonly requiring an apostille include:
- Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, affidavits and power of attorney.
- Educational Documents: Degree certificates, diplomas, matriculation and secondary level certificates.
- Commercial documents: Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Invoice.
Yes. You do not have to travel anywhere to get an apostille on your documents. Fill the apostille application form. You will get your documents with an apostille delivered at your doorstep.
The cost of getting a document apostille in Jammu and Kashmir may vary depending on the following factors:
- Number of documents
- Type of documents
- Method of authentication
- Additional services such as translation
No. Since, the ministry of external affairs India provides apostille for documents in English only, translation before apostille application is mandatory.
Secure Apostille Services in Srinagar will help you in getting apostille for degree certificate issued in Jammu and Kashmir as well as anywhere else in India. We will do the HRD/SDM attestation, MEA Attestation, and apostille attestation.
To get apostille on your PCC in Kashmir, you need to submit a PCC issued by regional passport office or Kashmir Police to Secure Apostille Services. SAS will send it to Delhi office for processing. After getting SDM attestation, MEA Attestation, and apostille, we will send it back to Kashmir.
What Makes Us the Trusted Choice for Apostille Services?
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3) Pan Indian presence
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6) Home Pickup & Delivery
7) Priority Support
Receive prompt responses and personalized assistance throughout the apostille process from a dedicated consultant assigned to you right after registration.
8) Discounted rates
We offer the MEA Apostille service at transparent and discounted price without any hidden price and without compromising on service quality, speed, or reliability
9) Led by International Document Legalization Experts
Our team is comprised of professionals with expertise and years of experience in apostille, embassy attestation and global document legalization.
Customer Reviews - SAS Apostille
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