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MEA Apostille & Attestation India

Apostille and embassy attestation for Indian documents — birth, marriage, legal, education, and POA papers for NRIs in Hague and non-Hague countries.

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Marrying abroad? See our Single Status / Bachelorhood Certificate service — MEA apostille, embassy attestation & worldwide delivery from $250.

Need a birth record from India? See our Birth Certificate & NABC service — municipal issuance, MEA apostille & embassy attestation from $150. 7-day TAT.

What you get

MEA apostille processing
Embassy/Consulate attestation
HRD/State attestation
Courier collection & delivery
All document types supported
30-min consultation
Starting from
$35
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Our Services

Three Ways We Authenticate Your Documents

1

Apostille from MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India apostilles documents for use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention. We handle the complete process — document pick-up, MEA submission, and return delivery.

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What's included

Pick-up from your address in India
Submission to MEA office
Apostille sticker attached
Courier back to you
2

Attestation of Documents

For countries not covered under the Hague Convention, document attestation from the Home Department or HRD Ministry is required. We coordinate the attestation from the relevant state or central authority.

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What's included

HRD/Home Department attestation
State-level authentication
MEA final stamp
Courier delivery
3

Apostille from Indian Embassy Abroad

For NRIs residing abroad who need documents attested or apostilled from the Indian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence — we manage the process on your behalf.

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What's included

Indian Embassy/Consulate liaison
Document notarisation support
Consulate appointment coordination
Delivery to your address

Supported Documents

Documents We Apostille & Attest

Educational certificates (degree, mark sheets)

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Passport copy

Power of Attorney

Property documents

PAN card / Aadhar card

Commercial / business documents

FAQs

Apostille Questions NRIs Ask

Apostille is a Ministry of External Affairs certification that validates Indian public documents for use in Hague Convention countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.).

Birth, marriage, death, education, affidavits, POA, court orders, and other notarised documents — after state-level attestation where required.

Typically: notarisation → state HRD/home department (if applicable) → MEA apostille. We manage the chain based on document type.

Often 8–15 working days depending on state and document type. Express options may be available.

They generally require embassy attestation after MEA, not apostille alone. We handle both routes.

Yes. You courier documents to our India office or use our secure logistics; we return apostilled documents internationally.

Pricing depends on document type, state attestation needs, and courier. Fixed quotes after free review.

Single-window apostille and embassy attestation coordination with status updates for NRIs.

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Common questions

NRI Services FAQ

Answers to the questions NRIs ask most about property, tax, inheritance and recovery in India.

What services does India For NRI offer?

India For NRI provides end-to-end NRI services including property legal advisory (sale deed, succession certificate, power of attorney), Indian and US tax filing, asset recovery (unclaimed shares), company incorporation, and inheritance planning — all managed by ICAI-registered CAs and Bar Council advocates.

How can NRIs sell inherited property in India?

NRIs can sell inherited property in India by first obtaining succession certificate or legal heir certificate, then executing a sale deed with a legal advisor. India For NRI provides AI-assisted end-to-end property sale service including title search, legal opinion, buyer negotiation, and repatriation of sale proceeds.

Can NRIs file Indian income tax returns online?

Yes, NRIs with taxable income in India (from rent, capital gains, interest, or business) must file Indian income tax returns. India For NRI's chartered accountants file NRI ITR including Form 15CA/CB for repatriation, and handle lower TDS certificate applications.

How do NRIs recover unclaimed shares in India?

NRIs can recover unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF by filing Form IEPF-5. India For NRI manages the entire recovery process from documentation to final credit.

What is a Property Report for NRIs?

A Property Report for NRIs is a comprehensive due diligence document verifying ownership history, encumbrances, legal disputes, government acquisition orders, and mutation status of a property in India. India For NRI's lawyers prepare this report within 5–7 working days.

How do NRIs get a Single Status or Bachelorhood Certificate for marriage abroad?

NRIs marrying abroad need a Single Status / Bachelorhood Certificate from India, usually SDM-issued, notarised, and MEA-apostilled (with embassy attestation when the destination country requires it). India For NRI handles the full chain remotely — from affidavit drafting to DHL delivery — with express 4–5 day processing available.

How do NRIs file US tax returns from India?

US citizens and Green Card holders must file Form 1040 annually regardless of residence. India For NRI provides CPA-led US tax filing from India — Federal + State returns, FBAR, PFIC (Form 8621), FATCA (Form 8938), Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116), and coordinated Indian ITR where needed. Federal + 1 State from $350.