If you are dreaming of studying abroad, landing that overseas job, or expanding your business internationally, then your journey begins with a single stamp called an apostille. For residents of Kolhapur holding a certificate issued in Maharashtra, apostille certification is needed to make Indian documents like birth, marriage certificate, PCC, degree or other commercial documents legally valid across 120+ countries. Get the best apostille services in Kolhapur and understand exactly which offices to visit, what documents to carry, and how to save weeks of running between government departments.
Documents require three levels of verification in Kolhapur before receiving the MEA apostille stamp
A notary public is a person who confirms signatures are genuine and documents are legitimate. This creates the legal foundation for all further authentication. Notarization is mandatory for affidavits, contracts, personal declarations, and most certificates before they move to state authorities.
After notarization, every document must be verified by the appropriate Maharashtra state authority before MEA can issue an apostille.
State departments involved include:
In some cases, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attestation is also required for personal and educational certificates
The Ministry of External Affairs issues the official apostille stamp that validates your documents internationally. This official sticker with a unique serial number is recognised by every Hague Convention member nation, eliminating the need for embassy attestation.
You can complete the apostille process on your own by:
MEA Address:Â
SO(DB), 74B South Block, New Delhi
We manage the entire process end-to-end — from picking up your documents and completing notarization, state verification, and MEA apostille, to delivering the finalised apostilled documents back to your home in Kolhapur.
| Type of Document | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Documents | Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 | 3 to 5 Working Days |
| Commercial Documents | Rs 2500 to Rs 4500 | 3 to 4 Working Days |
| Personal Documents | Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 | 3 to 5 Working Days |
| Other Documents | Rs 3500 to Rs 7000 | 5 to 7 Working Days |
The original documents
Clear photocopies of the original documents
Proof of identity (Passport or Aadhaar card)
Notary stamp (optional)
