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Personal Document Attestation

Personal document attestation covers the certificates that prove who you are and your family ties: birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, affidavits, single status declarations, police clearance and more. They are attested at state level by the SDM or Home Department, then apostilled or attested by the MEA and the embassy. We handle personal document attestation in Delhi and route documents from other states correctly.

  • Birth, marriage, divorce, death & medical certificates
  • SDM / Home Department, MEA and embassy
  • For family visas, residency and marriage abroad
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  • Usually 1–3 weeks
  • Courier option
  • Charges told upfront

Get the exact route & charges

Tell us the document and the country. We reply with the process, time and charges.

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What is personal document attestation?

The stamps your personal documents need

Personal documents are verified by the state's general administration, not by an education department. In Delhi that is the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). In many other states it is the Home Department or General Administration Department.

After the state stamp, the MEA adds an apostille for Hague Convention countries, or MEA attestation for countries that also need embassy attestation. Some documents, such as affidavits and copies, need notary attestation first.

  1. Notary (if required)
  2. SDM / Home Department
  3. MEA apostille or attestation
  4. Embassy (if required)
Personal Document Attestation process: Notary (if required) → SDM / Home Department → MEA apostille or attestation → Embassy (if required)

Personal attestation at a glance

ForCivil records, affidavits, PCC
State stepSDM (Delhi) / Home Dept
Final stepMEA apostille or embassy
Typical time1–3 weeks

Documents

Personal documents we attest

Birth certificate attestation

For a child's visa, school admission or residency abroad.

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Marriage certificate attestation

For spouse visas and family sponsorship.

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Divorce decree attestation

Court divorce decrees for remarriage or immigration abroad.

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Single status certificate

Unmarried or bachelorhood declaration for marriage abroad.

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Police clearance certificate

PCC from the passport office for jobs and residency.

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Affidavits & declarations

Name change, relationship, address and other affidavits.

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Call or WhatsApp with your document and destination. We confirm the exact route, time and charges in minutes.

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Which personal documents can be attested?

Civil records

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Divorce decree

Declarations

  • Single status / bachelorhood affidavit
  • Name change affidavit
  • Relationship & address affidavits
  • Power of attorney (personal)

Other personal

  • Police clearance certificate
  • Medical & fitness certificates
  • Experience & salary certificates
  • Passport & driving licence copies

What to send for personal document attestation

  • Original certificate or affidavit
  • Clear photocopies
  • Passport copy of the person named
  • Spouse's passport copy (for marriage certificates)
  • Authority letter for submission
  • Translation, if the destination needs it

Send a photo first

WhatsApp a clear photo of your document and tell us the country. We confirm the exact list, time and charges before you send anything.

Personal documents are attested by the state that issued them. Tell us the issuing state and we use the right office.

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Step by step

How personal document attestation works

  1. Day 1

    Check & route

    We check names and dates against the passport and confirm the state office.

  2. Day 1

    Notary (if needed)

    Affidavits and copies are notarised at our desk.

  3. 3–7 working days

    State attestation

    SDM or Home Department signature and seal.

  4. 2–15 working days

    MEA & embassy

    MEA apostille, or MEA plus embassy for non-Hague countries.

Get your exact process in writing

Send your document details and destination. We reply with the documents needed, the time and the full charges before you pay anything.

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How long does personal document attestation take?

DocumentHague countryEmbassy country
Birth certificate1–2 weeks2–3 weeks
Marriage certificate1–2 weeks2–3 weeks
Divorce decree1–2 weeks2–4 weeks
Affidavit / single status1–2 weeks2–3 weeks
PCC1 week2–3 weeks

Typical working-day estimates from receipt of a complete file.

Countries

Where your personal documents are going

Apostille countries need state attestation and the MEA apostille. Embassy countries need MEA attestation and the embassy.

UAE flag

UAE

Digital

State → MEA → UAE digital attestation (online via UAE MoFA)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksUAE route →
Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

Apostille

State → MEA apostille (apostille member since Dec 2022)

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksSaudi Arabia route →
Qatar flag

Qatar

Embassy

State → MEA → Qatar Embassy → MOFA in Qatar

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksQatar route →
Kuwait flag

Kuwait

Embassy

State → MEA → Kuwait Embassy → MOFA in Kuwait

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksKuwait route →
Oman flag

Oman

Digital

State → MEA → Oman e-attestation (via Oman Post)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksOman route →
Bahrain flag

Bahrain

Apostille

State → MEA apostille

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksBahrain route →
All countries →ApostilleEmbassyDigitalVerification

Visit or courier

Personal document attestation desk

Families moving abroad together often attest five or six documents at once. Bring them to C-260, New Ashok Nagar, near Mayur Vihar and Noida, or courier them. We handle personal document attestation in Delhi and route documents issued in other states.

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Walk in near Mayur Vihar & Noida

Our desk at C-260, New Ashok Nagar is on the Delhi–Noida border, minutes from Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Noida Sector 15 and Laxmi Nagar.

Courier from anywhere in India

Send your documents by tracked courier from any state. We return them the same way, with every stage updated on WhatsApp.

Charges told before you pay

You get the exact route, the time and the full charges in writing before any work starts.

Why us

Why choose SK Document Centre for personal document attestation

Right route, first time

We check the destination's current rules before anything is submitted, so nothing is done twice.

Every stage handled

State, MEA, embassy and translation, with one point of contact and tracking throughout.

Safe with your originals

Every original is logged, kept securely and returned by hand or tracked courier.

Pan-India pickup

Courier your documents from any city, or visit us near Mayur Vihar and Noida.

Clear charges upfront

You know the full cost and time before work starts. No surprise fees.

Real people to talk to

Call or WhatsApp someone who explains each step in plain words.

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FAQs

Personal document attestation: frequently asked questions

What is personal document attestation?

It is the state, MEA and (if needed) embassy attestation of civil documents such as birth, marriage and divorce certificates, affidavits and PCCs.

Who attests personal documents in Delhi?

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attests personal documents issued in Delhi before the MEA stamp.

Is SDM attestation the same as Home Department attestation?

Both are state-level attestation of personal documents. Delhi uses the SDM, and many other states use the Home Department.

Do personal documents need notary attestation?

Affidavits and declarations always do. Certificates issued by a registrar usually go straight to state attestation.

How long does it take?

Usually 1–3 weeks, depending on the document and whether embassy attestation is needed.

Can I attest documents from another state through you?

Yes. We route them to that state's authority and handle the MEA and embassy steps.

Related services & guides

SDM attestationHome Department attestationMarriage certificate attestationBirth certificate attestation

Need your personal documents attested?

Visit our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or send your documents by courier from anywhere in India.

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