Birth Certificate Apostille in India

You need an MEA apostille on your Indian birth certificate when submitting it to foreign authorities in 120+ Hague Convention countries.

Common use cases include OCI card applications, dual citizenship, spouse visas, permanent residency (PR), work visas, university admissions, and family relocation to countries like Germany, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and more.

Without an apostille, foreign governments, consulates, and immigration offices will not accept your birth certificate as legally valid proof of identity.

Standard processing for birth certificate apostille typically takes 3–5 working days after document verification.

However, timelines may vary depending on:

• State of issuance (some states require additional verification)
• Whether your birth certificate needs translation
• Current workload at the MEA

We provide real‑time WhatsApp updates so you always know where your document stands.

If your destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you need an apostille. Over 120 countries participate, including most of Europe, Australia, Canada, USA (for some documents), and many others.

For countries that are not members (e.g., UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), you will typically need embassy legalization instead.

Contact us and we'll verify which process your birth certificate requires based on your destination country.

6 months is the typical validity period accepted by most countries. Some countries may accept older apostilles up to one year.

The apostille itself does not expire, but the underlying birth certificate often has validity requirements. Always confirm the specific timeline with your destination country's immigration or consulate.

We'll guide you on the timing based on your specific application.

The Ministry of External Affairs accepts photocopies or notarized copies for apostille.

However, many foreign governments and institutions require the original birth certificate to be apostilled. For some applications, a certified copy from the issuing authority may also be acceptable.

Always check with us before proceeding to ensure your document meets the destination country's requirements.

Yes! The apostille is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India and is valid for birth certificates from all Indian states.

Prior to MEA apostille, we verify authenticity through the relevant state authorities (e.g., SDM, Notary, or state attestation) depending on your document's origin.

You can courier or schedule a pickup from anywhere in India — we handle the rest.

We partner with certified translation services for over 100 languages.

The apostille certifies the document in its original language. If you need a translation, we recommend:

• Option A: Apostille first, then translate with certified translation
• Option B: Both original and translation can be apostilled together

We'll guide you through the best approach based on your destination country's requirements.

Before submitting your birth certificate to MEA, we carefully review it for completeness, proper certification, and authenticity. If we spot an issue, we contact you immediately with solutions.

In the rare event a document is rejected by MEA, we'll work with you to obtain a corrected version at no additional service fee.

We offer a 100% money‑back guarantee if we cannot successfully apostille your birth certificate through no fault of your own.

We accept all major payment methods for your convenience:

• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm
• Credit/Debit Cards — Visa, Mastercard, American Express
• Bank Transfers — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS

All transactions are processed through secure, encrypted payment systems. Payment is required before we begin processing.

Absolutely! Once you place your order, you'll receive WhatsApp and email updates at every stage.

You'll know when:

• We receive your birth certificate
• It's submitted for state verification
• The MEA apostille is issued
• It's dispatched back to you

You can also contact your dedicated specialist anytime for real‑time status updates.