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Document Authentication

Official Document Authentication for Embassy, MEA & Apostille Use

Document authentication is the formal process of certifying that a document is genuine and legally valid for use abroad. It typically involves notarisation, state-level authentication by the Home Department, and central-level authentication by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). For Hague Convention countries, an Apostille stamp replaces embassy legalisation. We handle the entire process from Lucknow.

India Use

State Authentication

Authentication by the UP Home Department for documents used within India — courts, government departments, banks and educational institutions.

  • Notarisation + SDM / HRD attestation
  • State Home Department authentication
  • Required for many UP government submissions
  • Issued with official government seal
  • 3–5 working days typical turnaround
International

MEA & Apostille

Full chain authentication — Notary → State → MEA / Apostille — for documents to be submitted to embassies, foreign universities, employers or courts abroad.

  • MEA authentication (New Delhi)
  • Apostille for Hague Convention countries
  • Embassy legalisation assistance
  • Courier to MEA & back included
  • Track your document at every stage
Authentication Types

Types of Document Authentication We Handle

Notarisation

First step in the authentication chain. Our Notary Public certifies the document with an official seal.

SDM / HRD Attestation

Sub-Divisional Magistrate or State HRD Department attestation required before MEA submission.

MEA Authentication

Ministry of External Affairs authentication from New Delhi — the final Indian government step for foreign use.

Apostille

An Apostille stamp from MEA is accepted in all 124 Hague Convention member countries instead of embassy legalisation.

Documents

Documents We Authenticate

01

Educational Documents

  • Degree & diploma certificates
  • Mark sheets & transcripts
  • School leaving certificates
  • Migration certificates
02

Personal Documents

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Death certificates
  • Police clearance certificates
03

Commercial Documents

  • Company incorporation documents
  • Power of Attorney
  • Board resolutions
  • Invoice & trade documents
Process

How Document Authentication Works

1
Share Documents

Submit original documents and photocopies to our team. We assess the authentication chain required.

2
Notarisation

Documents are notarised by our empanelled Notary Public at the High Court Complex.

3
State & MEA

We send documents to the UP Home Department and then to MEA New Delhi or Apostille.

4
Delivery to You

Fully authenticated documents delivered to your address or available for pickup at our office.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Document Authentication

What is the difference between Apostille and Embassy Legalisation?

An Apostille is a simplified form of authentication valid in all 124 Hague Convention member countries. If the destination country is a Hague member (e.g. UK, USA, Australia), an Apostille is sufficient. If it is not a member (e.g. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar), you need embassy legalisation after the MEA authentication step.
MEA authentication typically takes 5–10 working days once documents reach New Delhi. The full process including state-level authentication from Lucknow takes 10–21 working days. Express services are available for urgent requirements at an additional fee.
No. Our team handles the entire process including courier to MEA Delhi and back. You do not need to travel to Delhi. We keep you informed of the status of your documents at every stage.
Yes. There is generally no time limit on document age for authentication purposes. However, the issuing authority (e.g. university or municipality) may need to verify the document first. For very old documents, a verification certificate from the original issuing authority may be required.

Authenticate Your Documents for Use Abroad

Contact our team at the High Court Complex, Lucknow to start the Notary → State → MEA / Apostille authentication process today.

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