Apostille Services in Kochi, Kerala | Document Apostille in Kochi

Secure Apostille Services provides apostille for all kinds of documents in Kochi including birth certificate, marriage certificate, degree certificate, divorce decree, PCC, and commercial documents.

Apostille Services in Kochi, Kerala is a process of legalizing any documents issued in Kochi, Kerala or any other place in India to use in any other country.

Apostille Attestation in Kochi, Kerala, is a process of getting apostille stamp from MEA India on your original documents. A document with Apostille attestation is considered as a genuine document in all the Hague countries. A Document without apostille will not be considered as legal in a Hague country. Thus, it cannot be submitted to Embassies or any foreign authorities such as your employer and university.

Why Do You Need an Apostille Service in Kochi, Kerala?

If you are travelling to other countries in Europe, US or any other continent, the consulate/official authority of the country will ask for apostille from ministry of external affairs to Indian/Kochi Issued documents such as Birth certificate, Marriage certificate or commercial certificate. You need to get birth certificate attestation, marriage certificate attestation, degree certificate apostille, PCC  apostille, etc.,  when you are travelling to any country for work, study or business.

Consulate of the country you are travelling wants to be sure that all the documents that you submit are original and given from authorized and registered organization. This helps them to eliminate applicants with fraud document.
Ministry of external affairs Apostille is highest level of authentication in India.

Apostille Service in Kochi Sample apostille
A Typical apostille From Ministry of external affairs India

Documents that Need an Apostille Attestation from Kochi

Mainly the ministry of external affairs provides an apostille for documents that comes under three categories. They are: 

  1. Personal Documents 
  2. Educational Documents
  3. Commercial Documents 

Complete List of Documents that need Apostille Services in Kochi

Educational Documents Personal Documents Commercial Documents
Masters degree
Engineering Degree
ITI Diploma certificate
Partnership Deed
Nursing Diploma
PCC
Joint Venture Agreements
PhD Degree Certificate
Commercial Invoice
MBBS Degree
Trademark Registration Certificate
MS Degree certificate
Certificate of Origin
M Tech Degree Certificate
Adoption Deed
Bill of Lading
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Experience Certificate
Annual Financial Statements
Provisional Degree Certificate
Legal Heir Certificate
Copyright Registration
Nursing Registration Certificate
Disability Certificate
FSSAI License
Medium of Instruction Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Packing List

How to Get a Document Apostille in Kerala?

There are two ways of getting  a certificate apostille in Kochi.

1) Through Kerala state authentication method
2) Through sub divisional magistrate authentication method

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home

State Authentication for Apostille Attestation in Kerala

In this type of authentication Kerala state HRD/Home department Attestation is obtained as part of verification process. If the certificates are educational documents, Kerala state HRD ministry will attest the document. If the documents are personal such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, the Kerala state home department will attest the document.

For state authentication it takes longer time since many government departments are involved. You can do state attestation from the regional authentication centers listed by the government, even if the document was issued from any other part of Kerala. This is the reason why it takes lot of time to get state authentication
Check here for regional authentication centers 
Kochi is a Regional authentication center for HRD/Home department attestation for apostille process. 

Steps to get an Apostille in Kochi through State Attestation Method

To get a certificate apostille in Kochi through a state attestation method, SAS apostille will follow the below given steps: 

  1. Notarization: A public notary verifies and attests documents in this stage.
  2. State Home/ HRD Attestation: If your document is issued in Kerala, depending on the type of document Kerala home or HRD department verifies and attests document.
  3. MEA Attestation and Apostille: The MEA will verify and attests documents. Finally pastes an apostille stamp.
HRD Attestation method for apostille in Kochi
State Attestation Method for apostille in Kochi

Sub Divisional Magistrate Attestation for Apostille in Kochi

Unlike state authentication, SDM (Sub divisional magistrate ) Authentication is faster way to get apostille. In this method, instead of  state government SDM will authenticate your documents for apostille. Su divisional magistrate is a judicial authority. Apostille received after SDM authentication is equally valid as the state attested one.  However, some countries, especially for educational purposes mandatorily require an attestation from State.
You can Register for Apostille here.

SDM Attestation for Apostille in Kochi- Steps

SAS Apostille follows below given steps to get an apostille in Kochi using SDM attestation method: 

  1. Notarization: Notary attestation by a public notary
  2. SDM Attestation: Verification and attestation by the SDM
  3. MEA Attestation: Verification, attestation and apostille by the ministry of external affairs. 
HRD Attestation for Apostille Steps and Process
HRD Attestation for Apostille Steps and Process

Which is Better? State or SDM authentication

Best method to follow for apostille services in Kochi depends on the country you are travelling and time you have to complete the apostille attestation process.
If you are travelling to countries listed in Hague nations except Italy and Austria, it is better to do SDM authentication. For Italy and Austria State authentication is mandatory.
If you are travelling to countries other than listed in Hague nation countries, it is better to check with the authorities. Qatar and Kuwait sometimes require an attestation from the state. 

Apostille on documents obtained after state attestation and SDM attestation are equally valid in a Hague country. However, some countries need state attestation for educational documents, especially for higher educational institution admission. Unless specified by the destination country authority, it is better to obtain an SDM attestation. This is because SDM authentication method is cheaper and faster process.

Apostille for Commercial Documents

  • Commercial documents apostille is usually required in Kochi for: starting a business abroad
  • expanding business
  • export of goods and services

Commercial Documents Apostille Process in Kochi

Apostille services in Kochi, Kerala for commercial documents usually require an attestation from the chamber of commerce.  An attestation obtained from the chamber of commerce guarantees that the documents were issued by a registered business. This step can be done by yourselves or with the help of an apostille service provider in Kochi. Following are the steps involved in the commercial document apostille process in Kochi: 

  1. Notarization (Mandatory only for affidavits and POA) 
  2. Chamber of Commerce Attestation
  3. MEA Apostille.

What is the validity of the apostille?

All the apostille State or SDM will be 6 months valid so if the apostille is beyond 6 months it needs to be re apostilled.

Documents required to get apostille.

–>Original document that you want to apostille 
–> Passport photocopies of the person whose name is mentioned in the document 
       If an affidavit mentions 10 names we need all 10 people passport photocopies.
You need to register  for apostille here That’s it. You are on your way to get apostille.

Apostille for Documents in Malayalam- Translation Requirements

Some of your personal documents such as birth certificate might be in Malayalam. However, the MEA will provide apostille on documents in English only. Thus, you need to translate your documents from Malayalam to English before submitting for an apostille. 

Fill the Malayalam Translation Application to get a certified translation of your documents from Malayalam to English.

Following are the details an Apostille contains:

Steps involved in Apostille

What happens once I apply for apostille?

Once you apply for apostille we will check the document for authenticity and will check the document with concerned departments for correctness. 
if the document submitted to us is proper we will process it further to SDM.
After SDM signs the document it will be processed through MEA for apostille. We will check the details of the apostille itself like your name date and seals. If there is any correction required we will process the document again.

Apostille services in Kochi, Kerala, is required for legalizing your documents issued in Kerala or anywhere else in India. Finding a trustworthy apostille service provider in Kochi will ease your document authentication process.

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Frequently asked questions

If you are in Kochi and You want to travel to a Hague Apostille country for work, study, or business you need to submit your personal documents. Marriage certificate is one of the important personal documents that an authority from your destination country may ask you to submit, especially if you are travelling as a dependent of your spouse. Your marriage certificate is valid in a Hague country only with an apostille on it.

You can get your degree certificate apostille in Kochi with the help of Secure Apostille Services. Follow the steps given below to get degree certificate apostille in Kerala: 

  • Fill the Apostille Application Form
  • Submit your original degree certificate and passport scanned copy to Secure Apostille Services.
  • Get your degree certificate apostille at your door step

No. MEA India provides apostille on documents in English only. So you need to first translate your birth certificate from Malayalam to English. 

Fill the Malayalam to English Translation Order to get your birth certificate translation.

Secure Apostille Services provide UAE embassy attestation in Kochi. If you want to travel to UAE for work or study, you may need to submit your degree certificates and personal documents to the employer or embassy. Since UAE is not a Hague member country, you need to get embassy attestation instead of Apostille. 

Fill the UAE Embassy Attestation Application to get your attested documents in Kochi.

You can get MOFA attestation in Kochi for Dubai with the help of Secure Apostille Services.  UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation (MOFA) is required for legalizing your documents issued in Kerala for use in UAE including Dubai. This is a specific requirement for Dubai. Following are the steps we follow to get a MOFA attestation in Kochi: 

  1. Notarization
  2. SDM/Kerala State Attestation
  3. MEA Attestation
  4. Attestation from UAE Embassy in India
  5. MOFA Attestation from Dubai

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Customer Reviews - SAS Apostille

ELWIN SIDHABATTULA
ELWIN SIDHABATTULA
I had an excellent experience with this company in processing my Certificate of Singleness, complete with all the necessary attestations and stamps. They initially told me it would take 25 working days, but they impressively finished everything in just 15 regular days.

I had been scammed twice before by other service providers, so I was understandably very cautious. But the team, especially Sir Lingaraj who assisted me, proved to be trustworthy, professional, and true to their promises. Communication with him was really smooth, clear, and very reassuring. He was also very patient and understanding of my concerns.

In the end, we received a fully legitimate document without any issues. I’m extremely pleased with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone needing help with document processing. Thank you again for your outstanding work and honesty. I really really appreciate it! God bless
Aishwarya Dass
Aishwarya Dass
SAS were amazing in their service. I had to apostille a birth certificate and they promptly called me to pick up the document, got it apostilled in 3 days and delivered it back to my home. Definitely recommend them.
sri kumar
sri kumar
Best services provided for apostille process. Santhosh followed up throughout process and ensured documents are delivered in quicker timeline. I've been using since last three years and there was no delays or issues. I appreciate and recommend Santhosh for apostilaltion services. Thank you.
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siddharth l
I had to get a police clearence certificate apostilled urgently from ministry of external affairs for my trip to ecuador. I found this SAS apostille service on the web and contacted them.

The response was incredible . They got in touch immediately. They collected the certificate from home and delivered it back in the specific timeline agreed. Cost effective , credible and extremely quick. Will definitely recommend their services to anyone in need of an apostille in a timeline.
Ashish Tripathi
Ashish Tripathi
I had an amazing experience with the apostille service provided by Paramesh. He got my documents apostilled in just 2 days, which truly surprised me! The service was efficient, professional, and beautifully handled from start to finish. Paramesh was extremely cordial and kind throughout the process. I highly recommend his service to anyone who needs fast and reliable document legalization. Thank you so much!