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Apostille for United States
The United States is a party to the Apostille Convention. Indian public documents used in the US are legalised with an MEA apostille.
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United States at a glance
- Hague member
- Yes
- Route
- Apostille
- Stages
- 2 stages
Process
Apostille process for United States
- 1
State authentication
The issuing state's Home/GAD department, Education department or a Chamber of Commerce authenticates the document.
- 2
MEA apostille
The Ministry of External Affairs affixes the apostille. No embassy stamp is needed.
Good to know
- For US university admissions and credential evaluations (e.g. WES), apostille is often not required: they usually want sealed transcripts sent by your university. Check before paying for an apostille.
- Apostille is commonly needed for birth and marriage certificates, powers of attorney and court or property matters.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an apostille for a US visa?
US visa applications generally do not require apostilled documents. Apostille is typically needed for use with US state authorities, courts and some employers.
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