APOSTILLE CERTIFICATION

WHAT IS APPOSTILE ATTESTATION?

In a simple way, an Apostille is a type of attestation in which documents are legalized in a particular format. It is widely recognized that he legalization process is lengthy and costly. The 3 step process to b e followed earlier is as follows:-

• Certification by the concerned government agencies
• Certification by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
• Certification by the foreign embassies or consulates.

But now only one step certification called the Apostille, issued by a designated competent authority is required.

Apostille is done for personal documents like birth/death/marriage certificates, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, etc. and educational documents like degree, diploma, matriculation and secondary level certificates etc.

BENEFITS OF APOSTILLE

1. Reduction of the long 3 step authentication process to 1 step process of issuance of an apostille.

2. Reduced cost of whole process and documentation.

3. Facilitation of commercial transactions and legal proceedings.

4. Enforcement and protect of IP rights