What Is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a square-shaped sticker or stamp applied to the back of your document by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. It certifies that the document is genuine and has been verified by the Indian government. Once Apostilled, the document is recognized in all member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961 — without any further embassy attestation.
India joined the Hague Convention in 2005, making the MEA Apostille the standard for document authentication for Hague member countries.
Apostille Process for Mumbai Documents
For Educational Documents (Degree, Diploma, Marksheet)
Notary Attestation
Your document is first attested by a registered Notary Public.
HRD Attestation (Maharashtra)
The Higher & Technical Education Department verifies the document with the issuing university and attests it.
MEA Apostille
The Ministry of External Affairs applies the internationally recognized Apostille sticker on the document.
For Personal Documents (Birth, Marriage, PCC)
Notary Attestation
Document is verified and stamped by a licensed Notary.
Mantralaya (Home Department) Attestation
The Maharashtra state Home Department authenticates the personal document.
MEA Apostille
The MEA applies the Apostille sticker for international recognition.
For Commercial Documents
Chamber of Commerce Attestation
Mumbai Chamber of Commerce attests and verifies the commercial document.
MEA Apostille
MEA applies the Apostille sticker for international use.
Countries Accepting MEA Apostille from Mumbai
And 100+ other Hague Convention member countries.