Get Birth Certificate Attestation in India
Birth Certificate Attestation or Embassy Attestation for birth certificate is required for visa application to non Hague countries. For countries that have not joined Hague Apostille convention, legalization of documents involve obtaining an embassy attestation after MEA Attestation
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Birth certificate attestation is mandatory to submit Indian birth certificate in any non Hague country. Attestation for legalizing birth certificate in non Hague countries are obtained from the embassy of those countries in India. Embassy attestation for birth certificate involves various verifications and attestations before finally getting an embassy attestation. This article is about the process of getting an embassy attestation for Indian issue birth certificate.
Secure Apostille Services provides Birth Certificate Attestation from Embassy of following countries for Visa purposes
| Country Name | Office Where birth certificate is Attested | Birth Attestation Contact Number | Time Required for Attestation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kuwait Embassy in India | |||
Malaysia Embassy in India | |||
Qatar Embassy/Consulate in India | |||
Thailand Embassy in India | |||
Taiwan Embassy India | |||
UAE Embassy in India, MOFA | |||
Birth Certificate Attestation for Vietnam | Vietnam Embassy in India |
Reasons To Get Birth Certificate Attestation
Birth certificate legalization is important if you wish to move abroad for study or work. During the local verification of the personal documents, the birth certificate is one of the first documents that the concerned authority checks. In this case, the Registrar of Birth will authenticate the birth certificate.
Here are the purposes of getting a birth certificate attestation:
- Study visa: Study visa is needed to study abroad. To acquire a study visa, you need to prove the authenticity of your birth certificate. Therefore, a birth certificate attestation from MEA is the way to go. For CAF Application Birth certificate attestation and Translation is needed.
- For registration purposes in Foreign Country – In order to register you in the municipality you need to provide a Birth certificate with attestation to the authorities.
- Work visa: A work visa is needed if you wish to move abroad for work. Birth certificate legalization from MEA, thus, becomes crucial to obtain this official document.
4 Simple steps to get MEA Attestation on your Documents
- Register on Attestation Portal
- Collect all Documents you want to Apostille
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Attestation Directly to your home
The Process Of Getting Birth Certificate Attestation In India
These are the steps you should follow in order to get a birth certificate attestation for the country that is a member of the Hague Nation.
- Local Verification
- Notary Attestation
- State/SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Embassy Attestation
Here is the detailed explanation for each step that needs to be followed:
Local Verification – This is the initial stage of obtaining an attestation for a birth certificate. In this step, your birth certificate will be legalized by the Registrar of Birth.
Notary Attestation – In notary attestation, officials at Notary Public Offices or Collector’s Office authenticate your birth certificate. Your birth certificate’s details such as name, date and place of birth, the names of the parents, and other relevant details are carefully checked for accuracy. If all information provided in the birth certificate is correct then you will be issued a Notary Stamp.
State/SDM Attestation – You can get birth certificate attestation through two attestation methods:
State Attestation – In this attestation method, the secretariat of the district authenticates your birth certificate. State attestation takes approximately 30 working days to get done, making it an expensive and lengthy attestation process.
SDM Attestation – If you wish to get birth certificate attestation quickly, then you should choose Sub Divisional Magistrate attestation. It takes about 3-4 working days to get a birth certificate apostille through SDM. Also, SDM attestation is more economic than State attestation as there are limited government authorities involved in the entire process.
MEA Attestation – In this vital step, you will get birth certificate attestation from the Ministry Of External Affairs. With the help of MEA birth certificate attestation and stamp, you can study or work in a Hague Convention Apostille Country.
Embassy Attestation: This step is for non Hague countries. In this step whichever is the country you are planning to submit your birth certificate, you need to submit it to the embassy of that country. For example, to submit your birth certificate to Malaysia, you need to submit it to Malaysian embassy in India.
It’s always best to talk to your Apostille helpline, they will help you decide which process will be the best for you.
Difference Between Embassy Attestation And Apostille Attestation
Your birth certificate can be legalized in three ways depending on the country you are planning to visit. It is crucial to understand the difference between these three methods, especially between embassy and apostille attestation.
Notary Attestation – This attestation is required if you are planning to use your birth certificate in India only.
Apostille Attestation – MEA attestation is needed if you plan to use your birth certificate in the countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
Embassy Attestation – Embassy Attestation process allows you to use your birth certificate in the countries that are not members of the Hague Convention.
FAQ
How can I attest my Indian birth certificate?
You can get attestation for indian birth certificate by submitting the original documents. There are mainly 3 crucial steps in getting attestation for indian birth certificate.
- Attestation by the local registrar
- Attestation by the state government / Attestation by the SDM
- Attestation by MEA.
What is the use of attestation of birth certificate?
Attestation of birth certificate is used to prove that the document is genuine and given by the rightful authority. Attestation of birth certificate verifies the seal and stamp of the birth certificate. If you are travelling to foreign countries you need attestation.
What is the process of certificate attestation?
Certificate attestation process has 4 steps
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation / apostille
- Embassy Attestation
How many days will take for birth certificate attestation in India?
The birth certificate attestation will ususally take 14 days to complete the process. sometimes depending on the ease of attestation the birth certificate attestation can be done in 3-4 working days
Why US?
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Frequently asked questions
To get birth certificate attestation from UAE Embassy, you need to submit it to SAS office. To get an embassy attestation, it should be a government issued birth certificate. Once received, SAS will follow below steps to get UAE embassy attestation for birth certificate issued in India:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- UAE Embassy Attestation
Visit the official website of SAS or any of the branches to apply for Qatar Embassy Attestation for your Indian issued birth certificate. To get an embassy attestation from Qatar embassy SAS will follow below steps:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Qatar Embassy Attestation
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Kuwait Embassy Attestation