Who Needs a Transfer or Leaving Certificate Apostille?

Students applying abroad for school admission, dependent visas, or residency documentation often need their Transfer/Leaving Certificate (TC/LC) apostilled by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

What We Handle

  • School Transfer Certificate (TC) / Leaving Certificate (LC)
  • Character / Bonafide Certificates (if required by destination)
  • Notarized declarations or affidavits related to school admission

Not sure if your TC qualifies? Share a scan — we’ll confirm eligibility and the fastest compliant route.

Sticker vs e-Apostille (QR)

  • Sticker Apostille: A physical MEA sticker affixed to your original TC — often required for visa or admission verification.
  • e-Apostille (QR): A digital apostille from MEA with QR verification — faster and fully valid for countries that accept e-documents.

We recommend the best mode based on your destination country and application type.

Typical Route (School Documents)

Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA (Sticker or e-Apostille QR)
Some State Boards may require additional verification — we’ll confirm this before processing.

Fee Structure

  • VerifiedApostille SDM Bundle — ₹2,000 per document
    Includes Notary + SDM (Delhi) + MEA Apostille + premium pickup/return.
  • Multi-document discount: automatic 5–10% off.
  • Add-ons (only if needed): translations, affidavit/corrections, or fresh reissue guidance.
  • MEA fee: ₹50/₹90 (already included in the bundle).
Info

School-level certificates usually don’t need HRD.
The route is Notary → SDM → MEA unless your recipient explicitly asks for a different authority.
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Documents Required

  • Transfer/Leaving Certificate (TC/LC) — clear scan or original
  • Passport / Aadhaar (student ID)
  • Parent/Guardian Authorization Letter (if student abroad — we’ll share a format)
  • Affidavit/Gazette (if name/date corrections exist)
  • Courier address for pickup and secure return (if originals required)

Process Overview

  1. Share scans — we check eligibility and confirm the exact route.
  2. Confirm & quote — you receive a written route, ETA, and price.
  3. Pickup or courier submission (doorstep service in India).
  4. Apostille process: Notary → SDM → MEA (Sticker or e-Apostille).
  5. Delivery: receive your scan/e-Apostille PDF + QR link, and secure courier return of originals.

Timelines

Most SDM → MEA apostilles finish in 2–3 working days once documents are received.
If board verification, translation, or reissue is required, we’ll provide a realistic ETA before payment.

Original vs Copy — What to Choose?

  • For school admissions or visa documentation, authorities usually demand Sticker on the original.
  • For digital submission or online applications, e-Apostille (QR) may be sufficient.
  • Always follow the recipient’s written checklist.

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Helpful Resources

Ready to Begin?

  1. Send a scan of your TC + destination requirement.
  2. Get a written route, price, and ETA within hours.
  3. Schedule pickup, track progress, and receive your apostilled TC — securely delivered worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

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