Marriage certificate apostille in Mumbai
Joining your spouse abroad or registering your marriage overseas? We get your registered marriage certificate apostilled without you visiting a single office.
Registered in Maharashtra
- 1Notary attestation
- 2Home Department attestation
- 3MEA apostille
As little as
5 working days
In short
A marriage certificate apostille in Mumbai follows three stages: notary attestation, Home Department attestation (or SDM for certificates registered outside Maharashtra), and the MEA apostille. Only the certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages can be apostilled.
- Turnaround
- As little as 5 working days
- Pickup
- Free across Mumbai
- Issued by
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Apostille Convention
- 130 member countries
Why you need a marriage certificate apostille
A marriage certificate is usually the first document asked for in a spouse or dependent visa application. Countries that are part of the Apostille Convention accept it once the MEA has apostilled it, which confirms the certificate was issued by a genuine Indian authority.
What gets apostilled is the registered certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages or the municipal ward office. A certificate from a temple, church, mosque or wedding venue is not enough on its own. If your marriage has not been registered yet, register it first and then send us the registrar’s certificate.
We handle a marriage certificate apostille as part of our certificate apostille services in Mumbai, alongside birth, marriage, degree and business documents. To see how every route fits together, read our guide to the document apostille service in Mumbai. Clients in Thane, Navi Mumbai and other cities use the same apostille services near Mumbai, with pickup or a tracked courier.
Commonly needed for
- Spouse and dependent visas
- Joining a partner who holds a work permit abroad
- Changing your surname on foreign records
- Registering an Indian marriage with a foreign authority
- Permanent residency and family sponsorship
The route your document takes
We confirm which route applies from a photo of your document, before anything is collected.
- 1Notary attestationA notary verifies the document and signature. This is the starting point for most personal documents.
- 2Home Department attestationThe Maharashtra Home Department at Mantralaya confirms the document was issued by a genuine state authority.
- 3MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille, with a unique verifiable number, to your document.
- 1Notary attestationA notary verifies the document and signature. This is the starting point for most personal documents.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate verifies the document. Often the practical route for documents issued outside Maharashtra.
- 3MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille, with a unique verifiable number, to your document.
What to send us
Have these ready and the rest is on us.
- Original registered marriage certificate
- Passport copies of both spouses
- Authorisation letter (we send you the format)
- Destination country and the visa or purpose
Timeline and cost
How long does a marriage certificate apostille take?
Most registered marriage certificates are apostilled in as little as 5 working days after pickup. If the certificate needs correcting or the marriage is not yet registered, that has to happen first, so tell us your visa deadline when you first get in touch.
What affects the cost?
Your quote depends on where the marriage was registered, which decides the route, and on how many certificates you need. Couples often apostille a marriage certificate together with both birth certificates, and we quote for the set together.
Get your exact quoteMarriage certificate apostille: your questions
Generally no. Authorities apostille the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages or municipal office. Register your marriage first, then send us that certificate.
No. Neither of you needs to visit any office. We collect the original from your home or workplace in Mumbai and return it once the apostille is done.
Small spelling differences can cause questions abroad. Send us a photo of the certificate and passports first and we will tell you whether a correction or a supporting affidavit is advisable.
In as little as 5 working days after collection for most certificates. We share scans as soon as the apostille is issued.
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How your marriage certificate apostille gets done
Four steps, and you never stand in a government queue. Most documents are back with you in as little as 5 working days.
- 1
Send a photo
Share a clear photo of your document on WhatsApp with the destination country. We confirm the route, the timeline and the full cost.
- 2
We collect the original
Our team picks the document up from your home or office anywhere in Mumbai, or you drop it at our Santacruz (West) office.
- 3
Attestation and MEA apostille
We take it through notary, state or Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA, with an update on WhatsApp at every stage.
- 4
Scans, then delivery
You receive scans of the apostilled document first, then the original is delivered back to your door.
Send us a photo of your document
Send a photo of your document and the destination country. We confirm the route, the timeline and the full cost of your marriage certificate apostille before pickup.