Apostille & Document Legalisation Services

At Agarwal & Co., we make cross-border document authentication simple, fast and reliable. Whether you’re moving abroad, studying overseas, applying for a foreign job, or doing international business — our end-to-end Apostille and Embassy Attestation service ensures your documents are accepted by foreign authorities.

What we handle

• Educational documents — degree certificates, mark sheets, diplomas, transcripts
• Personal documents — birth, marriage, death certificates, affidavits, police clearance, power of attorney
• Commercial & corporate documents — MOA/AOA, board resolutions, incorporation certificates, agreements, invoices, contracts
• Embassy attestation for countries not party to the Hague Convention

Our step-by-step process

1. Initial review — you send scanned copies of documents; we check eligibility and advise on additional requirements.
2. Document preparation — we prepare and format documents, obtain notarisation if required.
3. State/Central authentication — we coordinate authentication from the relevant State Home Department / HRD / SDM / other offices.
4. Apostille (MEA) — we secure the apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
5. Embassy attestation (if required) — for non-Hague countries, we arrange consular/embassy attestation.
6. Delivery — tracked courier return or client pickup. We provide status updates at each stage.

Why choose Agarwal & Co.

• Single-point contact from start to finish
• Experienced handling of legal and commercial documents for international use
• Clear timelines and transparent fees — no hidden charges
• Secure handling and tracked delivery of your original documents

Printable checklist (what we’ll need)

• Clear scanned copies of each document (front/back where applicable)
• Originals (for in-person authentication if required)
• Government ID (PAN / Aadhaar / Passport) of the applicant or authorised signatory
• Power of Attorney (if someone else is acting on your behalf)
• Any prior attestation or translations (if documents are not in English)
• Completed client intake form (we will provide)

FAQs

• What is an Apostille?
  An apostille is an official stamp placed on public documents to certify their authenticity for use in countries that are parties to the Hague Convention (1961).
• How long does the process take?
  Typical timelines range from 5–21 business days depending on the document type, state processing times and embassy requirements. We will provide an estimated timeframe when we review your documents.
• Do you courier originals?
  Yes — we offer tracked courier pickup and delivery. Originals are handled securely and returned after completion.
• Can you handle urgent requests?
  Yes — expedited services may be available depending on the document and authority. Additional charges apply.
• What if my destination country is not part of the Hague Convention?
  We will arrange embassy/consular attestation as required.