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Are you searching for a quick and reliable way to get your UK documents legalised for use in India? Our professional document attestation services ensure your documents are correctly authenticated and ready for submission to the Indian Consulate.
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Navigating the requirements for document legalisation for use in India is exceptionally complex. Our expert service is designed to manage this entire procedure, ensuring your documents are processed efficiently and are fully compliant with the Indian Consulate’s regulations.
Indian documents may not require Apostille
India is a member of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents — commonly called the Apostille Convention.
India joined the Convention on 14 July 2005, and the treaty entered into force for India on 14 August 2005.
This means that documents originating from another member country (such as the UK) and bearing an Apostille issued by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) are recognised in India without further consular attestation by the Indian High Commission.
- FCDO Apostille: We secure the mandatory Apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on your behalf.
- Certified Translation: We engage a qualified, UK-based professional to produce a certified Indian translation of your documents.
While India is a Hague member, some Indian authorities, banks, and courts still require additional verification for practical or procedural reasons. In particular:
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Power of Attorney documents intended for use in property, inheritance, or court matters in India must still be attested at the Indian High Commission or VFS Global centre in the UK, even if apostilled.
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Commercial or corporate documents may be accepted with just an Apostille, depending on the specific Indian authority or use case.
✅ Summary
| Document Type | Apostille-Only Accepted? | Further Attestation Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Educational Certificates | ✅ Often | ⚠️ Sometimes (for government verification) |
| Power of Attorney | ❌ No | ✅ Yes – must go through Indian High Commission/VFS |
| Commercial Documents | ✅ Usually | ⚠️ Sometimes (depends on recipient authority) |
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For a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific documents, please contact our team. We are here to ensure your documents are ready for India efficiently and correctly.
⚠️ Important: Although India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, Powers of Attorney and certain legal documents must still be attested by the Indian High Commission or VFS Global after Apostille for acceptance by Indian authorities.
Documents such as a UK Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, ACRO Police Certificate, and others only require the Apostille without the need for notarisation or further attestation.
We make submissions to the FCDO standard counter through our Apostille registered agents in Milton Keynes every day, meaning we will submit your documents the same day you get them notarised.