HRD & Home Department Attestation Services in S K  Document Centre

What is Attestation?

Attestation is a legal process that confirms the authenticity of a document so that it can be accepted by foreign governments or authorities. It is mandatory for people who are going abroad for education, employment, family visa, permanent residency, etc.

Attestation is done by different Indian government departments, depending on the type of document.

What is HRD Attestation?

HRD (Human Resource Development) Attestation is the authentication of Educational Documents by the State’s HRD Department or Education Ministry.

Purpose:

• Required when applying for higher studies, work permits, or employment visas in foreign countries.

• It confirms that the degree/diploma is issued by a recognized institute and is not fake.

Common Documents for HRD Attestation:

• Degree Certificate

• Diploma Certificate

• Provisional Degree

• All Semester/Year Mark Sheets

What is Home Department Attestation?

Home Department Attestation is the verification of personal (non-educational) documents by the State Home Department.

Purpose:

• Required for personal matters like family visa, spouse visa, birth registration abroad, or marriage abroad.

• It confirms that the document is genuine and issued by the appropriate government body.

Common Documents for Home Department Attestation:

• Birth Certificate

• Marriage Certificate

• Divorce Certificate

• Death Certificate

• Affidavits

• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Major Differences Between HRD & Home Department Attestation

Criteria	HRD Attestation	Home Department Attestation
Document Type	Educational	Personal
Department Responsible	State Education Department / HRD Cell	State Home Department
Purpose	Higher education / Jobs abroad	Family-based visas, legal matters abroad
Examples of Documents	Degree, Mark Sheets, Diplomas	Birth, Marriage, PCC, Affidavits
Extra Step Needed?	Often university verification required	Usually no university involvement
Can Agencies Help?	Yes, authorized agents like SK Document Centre can assist

 

Who Can Apply for Attestation?

• Any Indian citizen with original documents.

• Parents/relatives (with authority letter).

• Authorized service providers like SK Document Centre can apply on behalf of the applicant.

Required Documents for HRD & Home Department Attestation

For HRD Attestation:

1. Original Degree/Diploma Certificate

2. All Year/Semester Mark Sheets (xerox & original)

3. University Verification Letter (some states make this mandatory)

4. Passport Copy

5. Aadhaar Card or Other Valid ID

6. Passport-size Photos (2–4)

7. Authorization Letter (if applying through an agency)

For Home Department Attestation:

1. Original Personal Document (birth/marriage/etc.)

2. ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport Copy)

3. Passport-size Photos (2–4)

4. Authorization Letter (for third-party submission

 

How to Check the Authenticity of Attestation?

You can verify the attestation as follows:

Physical Verification:

• Check for official seals, stamps, dates, and signature of government officer.

• Every attested document will have a unique stamp or reference number.

Online Verification (if available):

• Some states provide online portals where you can enter the reference number and verify authenticity.

• SK Document Centre can also assist with document verification and tracking.

Processing Time

HRD Attestation:

• 10 to 30 working days (depends on state and university response).

• University verification may delay the process.

 

Home Department Attestation:

• 7 to 15 working days (varies by state).

• In some cases, tatkal (urgent) services are available.

Step-by-Step Attestation Process

For Educational Documents (HRD Route):

1. University Verification (if required)

2. HRD Attestation (State HRD Department)

3. MEA Attestation (Ministry of External Affairs)

4. Embassy Attestation (if going to UAE, Kuwait, Saudi, etc.)

For Personal Documents (Home Department Route):

1. Notary (if needed)

2. Home Department Attestation (State)

3. MEA Attestation

4. Embassy Attestation

 

Which Documents Require Which Attestation?

Document	Type of Attestation
Degree Certificate	HRD
Diploma	HRD
Mark Sheets	HRD (some states)
Birth Certificate	Home Department
Marriage Certificate	Home Department
Divorce Certificate	Home Department
Police Clearance Certificate	Home Department
Death Certificate	Home Department
Affidavit	Home Department

 

SK Document Centre’s Role in Attestation

We provide end-to-end services for both HRD and Home Department attestation. Our services include:

• Consultation and document check

• University follow-ups (for HRD)

• Submission to the right government departments

• Document tracking & verification

• Final embassy attestation if required

 

Don’t Risk Delays or Rejections

Choose SK Document Centre for trusted, smooth, and reliable service for apostille, MEA, embassy attestation, notary/SDM, affidavits, and commercial/legal documentation, HRD & Home Department Attestation & Translation..

You are invited to contact us to discuss your specific requirements, or documents can be uploaded online to receive a free quote. Let your international documentation be handled without hassle.

Don’t waste your time navigating complicated government procedures. Let us manage the entire attestation journey—from Notary to SDM to MEA to Embassy—for you.

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