An apostille is the official stamp recognised internationally, certifying your documents for overseas use without additional embassy attestation. If you’re from Vijayawada and planning to move abroad, you’ll need your certificate apostille for countries in the Hague Convention, like France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, etc! Whether it’s your degree certificate, birth, marriage certificate, PCC or business paperwork, an apostille stamp lets foreign authorities know your Indian documents are genuine. Learn everything about apostille services in Vijayawada here.
Your documents go through three major stages for authentication and apostille in Vijayawada
A Notary Public in Vijayawada examines and verifies the documents, checking signatures and details for accuracy. Notarization proves your certificates are authentic and prepares them for further government processing. It’s necessary for birth and marriage certificates, affidavits, contracts, power of attorney and other documents.
Now, your documents must be checked and stamped by the right Andhra Pradesh authority, depending on their type:
Educational Certificates (degrees, diplomas): Visit the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department, Andhra Pradesh.
Personal Certificates (birth, marriage, single status, PCC): Get them authenticated by the Andhra Pradesh Home Department.
Business Documents: Head to the Chamber of Commerce in the state for verification of contracts, trade invoices, or commercial papers.
Sometimes, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or specific state officials will review certain documents for extra verification.
The final stage is with the MEA. Here, all carefully verified documents receive the official apostille stamp — a distinctive sticker or mark with a unique ID. This stamp is recognised by every member nation of the Hague Convention, making your Indian-issued documents fully valid globally.
Get your documents notarised, visit relevant state departments for verification, and finally submit everything to the MEA office in New Delhi. This option involves visiting offices in Vijayawada and the Andhra Pradesh state and sending documents for final apostille in Delhi.Â
MEA Address:Â
SO(DB), 74B South Block, New Delhi
Hand your documents to a trusted Vijayawada apostille service provider like us. We will handle every step: notarization, state-level verification, and MEA apostille. Once your documents are apostilled, we will deliver them back to your home in Vijayawada.
| 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)
