Marriage Certificate Apostille in Kolkata

The Apostille on a marriage certificate serves to certify the document for international use in nations that have joined the Hague Convention of 1961. If you intend to live or visit a foreign country with your spouse for a family, dependent or permanent visa and you live in Kolkata, you must apostille your marriage certificate.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, gives an apostille as a sticker or stamp to confirm that a marriage certificate is authentic. After the document is apostilled, it will be accepted and recognized in all Hague Convention countries.

You will need an apostilled marriage certificate for some situations.

• Applying for spouse visa or dependent visa
• Doing a marriage registration in another country
• Submitting an application for permanent residency (PR).
• Migration from one country to another

Required Documents for Marriage certificate Apostille:

• Original marriage certificate.
• Copy of Passport.

The process of Marriage Certificate Apostille in Kolkata is as follows:

1. Document Preparation
Make sure the marriage certificate is a genuine document issued by the Registrar of Marriages.

2. Attestation by a Notary Public
Various services will also provide you with a notarized document to prove its authenticity.

3. State Authentication
The certificate will be attested first by the Home Department of West Bengal.

There are times when the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), can also verify the certificate (a quick alternative that is accepted by MEA).

4. MEA Apostille
Ministry sends the certificates to the MEA after completion of the state attestation process.

The Apostille sticker with a number is added by the MEA. The process takes 7 to 15 working days. If you choose for SDM attestation, the process time varies from three to five working days (for faster service).

Even though the MEA Apostille is done at a central level, certain agencies and service providers in Kolkata support this process. These include:

• Apostille service companies
• Firms that offer help with travel and visas
• First Nations legal document consultants

Choose an agent authorized by MEA or the government to prevent any delays in the process.

Retain several copies of the apostilled documents.

Apostille will be valid indefinitely unless the country of destination provides otherwise.

Getting a marriage certificate apostilled in Kolkata requires verification from the local and central government. A correctly apostilled marriage certificate makes it simpler to complete any legal matters in the foreign country, no matter your reason for relocating. Make your arrangements in advance and select the most convenient way to get your documents attested.

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