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What an apostille is, when MEA and MOFA attestation is needed, what it costs and how the process works.
An apostille is a certificate issued in India by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that authenticates the origin of a public document, such as a birth or marriage certificate, so it is accepted in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. In Pune, documents usually go through notary and Maharashtra state-level authentication (GAD, Home Department or HRD, depending on the document) before the MEA apostille. The official MEA fee is ₹50 per apostille. Unique Lingua Solutions manages the full chain, including translation and notarization where your destination requires them.
Last updated: 5 October 2026 · Written by the Unique Lingua Solutions team · Official fee as listed on the MEA e-Sanad portal; always check the portal for the latest.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who issues the apostille? | The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India |
| Official MEA fee | ₹50 per apostille. Normal MEA attestation is free of cost |
| Where is it valid? | Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. India joined in 2005 |
| Non-Hague destinations | Usually MEA attestation, then embassy or consulate attestation, and sometimes the destination's MOFA |
| Before the MEA step | Notary and state-level authentication (GAD, Home Department or HRD) for most personal and educational documents |
| Original needed? | Yes. MEA does not apostille photocopies, and laminated documents are commonly rejected |
| Translation? | If your destination needs it, we translate and notarize so the translation can be authenticated too |
| Apostille | MEA & Embassy / MOFA Attestation | |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | Hague Convention countries | Countries outside the Convention, or where the receiving authority asks for it |
| Steps after state level | MEA apostille. Usually the final step | MEA attestation, then the destination country's embassy or consulate, and in some cases its MOFA |
| MEA fee | ₹50 per apostille | MEA normal attestation is free. Embassy fees vary |
| Check first | Destination is a Hague member | Current embassy and MOFA rules, which can change |
Rules for individual countries change, so we confirm the current requirement for your destination before starting, and tell you if an apostille alone will not be enough.
Timelines depend mainly on the state-level step. Some routes take a few working days, while HRD or Home Department routes can take longer.
For destinations outside the Apostille Convention, the chain is longer. After notary and state-level steps, the document is attested by the MEA, then by the destination country's embassy or consulate, and, for some countries, by that country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after it arrives.
Gulf and other countries update these rules from time to time. We confirm the current rule with the embassy or official source before you pay, so you do not end up with the wrong stamp.
A MEA document apostille in Pune is the final authentication on a public document going to a Hague Convention country. Before it reaches the MEA, most documents need a notary attestation or a true copy, then Maharashtra state-level authentication (GAD, Home Department or HRD, depending on the document and issuer).
The MEA channel that applies depends on the document and the issuing state, so we confirm it before submission and tell you if the document needs a fresh copy or correction first.
Document attestation services in Pune cover every stamp a document needs to be accepted abroad. Depending on the document and destination, that can include:
Share the document, issuing state and destination, and we list exactly which steps apply and what each costs.
Educational, personal and commercial documents follow different routes. Commercial documents commonly need a chamber of commerce or similar authentication before the MEA step.
To apostille a marriage certificate in Pune, you need the original, unlaminated certificate. It is usually notarized or verified at state level, then submitted for the MEA apostille. Passport copies of both spouses are commonly requested, and names must match consistently across documents.
If the receiving authority needs an English translation, we prepare a notarized translation so the whole set is ready together.
For a birth certificate apostille in Pune, start with the original certificate from the issuing authority. Check spellings of names, dates and parents' details, because the MEA does not correct errors. The document then goes through the applicable state-level authentication and the MEA apostille.
Spouse, visa and citizenship applications often need the birth certificate with a translation, so we can arrange both.
An apostille certificate in Pune can be arranged for degrees, diplomas, transcripts, police clearance certificates, single status certificates and affidavits. Each has its own issuing authority and route, so share the document and destination first and we confirm the steps.
Always keep the original unlaminated, and avoid altering or stapling it before the process starts.
| Cost component | What it covers |
|---|---|
| MEA apostille fee | ₹50 per apostille, as listed on the MEA e-Sanad portal. Normal MEA attestation is free |
| State-level authentication | GAD, Home Department or HRD fees, which vary by route |
| Notary | Notary fee, where a notarized copy or declaration is required |
| Collection and handling | Charges of the designated MEA submission channel, plus our service fee |
| Embassy fee (non-Hague) | Charged by the embassy or consulate and varies by country |
| Translation and courier | If your destination requires translation or document delivery |
The only fixed government figure here is the MEA fee. The rest depends on your document and route, so you receive a clear breakup before work begins, with government and third-party fees shown separately from ours.
Be careful of anyone who quotes a single price without asking your document type, issuing state and destination country. Those three decide the route and the cost.
We arrange authentication steps, translation and notarization on your behalf. Apostille and attestation are issued by government authorities and embassies, which set their own rules, fees and timelines. We cannot guarantee acceptance by a foreign authority, and we cannot correct errors in the original document.
Tell us the document and the destination country and we will map the right route.
MEA, embassy and MOFA attestation for destinations outside the Convention.
Get Quote →Personal documents for family, spouse and citizenship applications.
Get Quote →Certified or notarized translation prepared alongside your authenticated documents.
Get Quote →We confirm apostille or full attestation before you pay.
Certified or notarized translation under one roof.
Government, state and service fees shown separately.
Originals handled securely, returned by courier.
From first message to authenticated document in four steps.
Send a scan, the issuing state and the destination country.
We confirm apostille or attestation and quote with a fee breakup.
Notary, state level, MEA and embassy or MOFA steps as required.
Translation if needed, then delivery of the finished set by courier.
We handle Pune documents from our office in Noida, with scans for review and originals by courier.
A 26, Sector 3, Noida 201301. We serve Pune clients remotely from this office, so call +91-7428941591 before sending original documents.
Apostille needs the original document. Send scans first for a route check, then the original by courier. We return the authenticated set to your address.
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Tell us the document and destination. We confirm the route and send a clear quote.