An MEA apostille makes your Indian Marriage Registration Certificate valid in Hague Convention countries.
VerifiedApostille helps couples in India and NRIs abroad complete the process quickly and securely.
Regular Apostille vs e-Apostille (QR)
Both apostille types are physically stamped on your certificate — the e-Apostille (QR) additionally includes a QR code and unique ID you can verify online. See: How e-Apostille (QR) and e-Sanad verification work.
For non-Hague destinations, we extend the chain to Embassy/Consulate attestation after MEA.
See: Hague vs Non-Hague explainer.
Fee Structure
- India — ₹1,450 per document
Includes Notary + SDM (Delhi) attestation + MEA apostille + return delivery (India), with WhatsApp/email updates. - International (USD) — $30 per document
Includes MEA apostille handling fee only. Notary, SDM (Delhi) attestation, and delivery are quoted separately for international orders. - If your destination insists on State Home Department, or if translation/affidavits are required, we’ll quote the difference before you proceed.
- Multi-document discount: 5–10% auto-applied.
A marriage certificate is a personal document.
Depending on your state/recipient rules, MEA may require SDM or State Home Department first.
Documents Required
- Marriage Registration Certificate (scan or original as advised)
- Issued by Registrar/Sub-Registrar/SDM (civil registration)
- Religious/ceremony certificates alone are not sufficient
- Passports of both spouses (first/last pages)
- Authorization + ID of submitting family member (if the couple is abroad)
- Affidavit/Gazette for name updates (if applicable)
- Certified translation (if not in English/Hindi and required by recipient)
Step-by-Step Process
- Eligibility check — share a scan; we confirm Regular vs e-Apostille (QR) and original vs copy per the recipient’s checklist.
- Pickup/courier & verification — we pre-check names/dates and fix gaps to avoid rejections.
- Notary (if needed) → SDM (Delhi) or State Home Dept (as required)
- MEA Apostille — Regular Apostille or e-Apostille (QR)
- Digital confirmation — scan/e-Apostille PDF + verification link
- Secure return — tracked, insured delivery (India & worldwide)
Timelines
Most marriage-certificate apostilles complete in ~2–3 working days once in process.
State-route demands, reprints, or translations can add time — we provide your firm ETA upfront.
Original vs Copy
- Spouse/dependent visa cases often require the original with the Regular Apostille.
- If e-Apostille is accepted, a notarized copy can be faster and keeps the original free for other uses.
- Always follow the recipient’s written requirement.
Delivery & Tracking
Once your certificate is apostilled, we courier the original back to you — or, if you’re abroad, directly to your spouse/family address overseas — via DHL or Blue Dart, in tamper-proof packaging with a tracking ID. You’ll get WhatsApp/email updates at pickup, at MEA submission, and again the moment it ships.
How to Start
Share a scan of the Marriage Registration Certificate along with whatever checklist your recipient (visa office, consulate, employer) has given you. We’ll come back with the route, an all-inclusive price, and a real ETA — no guesswork. Once you approve, we arrange pickup or courier, keep you posted at each step, and get the apostilled certificate to you or your spouse anywhere in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to send the original marriage certificate?
Often yes for the Regular Apostille. If your recipient accepts, e-Apostille (QR) on a notarized copy may be enough—we confirm after an eligibility check.
Are religious/ceremony certificates (church/temple/Arya Samaj) enough?
No. MEA issues apostille on the civil Marriage Registration Certificate from the Registrar/Sub-Registrar/SDM. Ceremony certificates can be attached as supporting documents.
Name change after marriage—will that be a problem?
Not usually. If there’s a spelling change or surname adoption, we may add an affidavit or Gazette copy. We’ll advise the simplest compliant path.
Court marriage or inter-state marriage—any difference?
Both are fine as long as you have the civil registration certificate. Inter-state documents may need translation if issued in a regional language.
How long does it take?
Most certificates finish in ~2–3 working days once in process. If State Home Dept is required (instead of SDM) or a reprint/translation is needed, timelines can extend. We share a firm ETA upfront.
Can a family member apply while we are abroad?
Yes. A parent/relative can submit with a short authorization letter and ID copies. We share the exact template.
Can you deliver abroad?
Yes — we ship worldwide via DHL, Blue Dart, or other standard couriers with tracking and insurance.
What if we married outside India?
If the marriage was solemnized abroad but you hold an Indian civil registration certificate (or have since registered it with an Indian authority), we can apostille that. A foreign marriage certificate with no Indian registration isn't something MEA apostilles — we'll advise on registering it first if that's your situation.
