Services · Documentation

Apostille

Legalisation of Indian documents for use abroad, including notarisation, attestation and apostille coordination.

Timeline: Driven by departmental processing; confirmed per engagement.Specialist: Documentation specialist

Overview

What this service covers

Apostille is the certification that allows a document issued in one country to be recognised in another under the Hague Convention. The process usually involves prior notarisation and departmental attestation.

Who needs it

  • Entities submitting Indian corporate documents to foreign regulators or banks
  • Groups establishing overseas structures
  • Individuals submitting documents to foreign authorities

Why it matters

  • Foreign counterparties and regulators frequently refuse un-apostilled documents
  • The sequence of notarisation and attestation must be followed exactly

Process

  1. 01

    Scope confirmation

    Destination country and document set are confirmed.

  2. 02

    Notarisation & attestation

    Prerequisite steps are completed in sequence.

  3. 03

    Apostille

    Documents are processed for apostille.

  4. 04

    Dispatch

    Legalised documents are returned to you.

General documents

  • Original documents to be legalised
  • Entity or individual identity records
  • Details of destination country and intended use

Government charges at actuals; professional fees quoted on review.

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Which country are the documents for?

FAQ

Common questions

Do all countries accept apostille?

Apostille applies to Hague Convention countries; others may require embassy legalisation. Your specialist confirms the route.