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.
Authentication by the UP Home Department for documents used within India — courts, government departments, banks and educational institutions.
Full chain authentication — Notary → State → MEA / Apostille — for documents to be submitted to embassies, foreign universities, employers or courts abroad.
First step in the authentication chain. Our Notary Public certifies the document with an official seal.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate or State HRD Department attestation required before MEA submission.
Ministry of External Affairs authentication from New Delhi — the final Indian government step for foreign use.
An Apostille stamp from MEA is accepted in all 124 Hague Convention member countries instead of embassy legalisation.
Submit original documents and photocopies to our team. We assess the authentication chain required.
Documents are notarised by our empanelled Notary Public at the High Court Complex.
We send documents to the UP Home Department and then to MEA New Delhi or Apostille.
Fully authenticated documents delivered to your address or available for pickup at our office.
What is the difference between Apostille and Embassy Legalisation?
How long does MEA authentication take?
Do I need to travel to Delhi for MEA authentication?
My certificate is old — can it still be authenticated?
Contact our team at the High Court Complex, Lucknow to start the Notary → State → MEA / Apostille authentication process today.
Free Consultation Call Now