Brief Guide about Attestation from Various Department
Many departments are involved in the process of attestation. The Home Department, Human Resource Department ( HRD ), MEA ( Ministry of External Affairs ), SDM ( Sub Divisional Magistrate ), and Chamber of Commerce is involved in the process of certificate attestation. This department’s verification is very important for the certificates. The process involves:
Step 1: Authentication from the Local Notary
Step one of attestation involves the verification from the local notary or from the university from where the document was initially issued. This is the first and important step of the certification attestation because, without this, certificates will not get eligibility to get verified from the other departments.
Step 2: Verification from State-level Departments
Verification of certificates will be done by the state departments like the Home Department, HRD (Human Resource Development) Department, Commercial documents, and the SDM (State Home Department), SDM runs separately from the state. This verification will depend on the type of documents.
Step 3: Legitimization from the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs)
All the certificates then will be verified by the central government department, the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) that deals with affairs related to foreign lands. The MEA will provide a stamp or sign that will prove the legitimacy and authority of the certificates. This will happen after certificates will be verified by the local and state-level departments.
Step 4: Embassy Attestation
When the certificates will get signed by the MEA, they will be passed for Embassy Attestation. This level of attestation will provide an individual with the right to use the document legally on foreign premises. This attention will also help in getting a visa.
Documents Required for Certificate Attestation
Various Kinds of Documents are required for Attestation apart from the main certificate.
Original Certificate
Supporting documents:
Passport photocopy
Passport application Receipt
Aadhar Card, etc
Individuals will have to keep in mind that original certificates will be needed for the process of attestation. The process of attestation will not be done in photocopies and thus only original certificates along with supporting documents will have to be submitted to the Attestation Guide to get the procedure done.
