SDM Attestation Services in Delhi – SK Document Centre

What is SDM Attestation?

SDM Attestation, short for Sub-Divisional Magistrate Attestation, is a crucial process in document legalization. It involves verification of personal, educational, and commercial documents by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi. The SDM acts as a recognized authority who authenticates documents for use in foreign countries or for official purposes within India.

Unlike HRD or Home Department attestation, SDM attestation provides a quicker and more efficient alternative—especially for apostille or embassy attestation processes. This verification step is mandatory for many international and governmental procedures, including visa applications, higher education, employment, and legal matters abroad.

Why is SDM Attestation Required?

SDM attestation acts as a legal validation of your document’s authenticity. Many countries, including Hague Convention and non-Hague countries, require your documents to be attested either through apostille or embassy attestation processes. SDM attestation helps bridge that legal gap by verifying the origin and credibility of your documents.

It is commonly used for:

• Overseas job applications

• Study visas

• Family or dependent visas

• Immigration or PR

• Marriage registration abroad

• Commercial document export/import approvals

Types of Documents Eligible for SDM Attestation

At SK Document Centre, we assist in SDM attestation for the following categories of documents:

1. Educational Documents

• Degree Certificate

• Diploma Certificate

• Mark Sheets

• School Leaving Certificate

2. Personal Documents

• Birth Certificate

• Marriage Certificate

• Affidavits

• Death Certificate

• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

3. Non-Educational & Commercial Documents

• Power of Attorney

• Adoption Deed

• Medical Certificates

• Company MOA/AOA

• Invoices & Agreements

Documents Required for SDM Attestation

To initiate SDM attestation, the following documents are required:

1. Original Document to be attested

2. Photocopy of Passport (Front and Back)

3. Authorization Letter (if applying through a service provider like SK Document Centre)

4. Affidavit (if required, especially for birth, name, or affidavit-related attestation)

We also assist with the preparation of notarized affidavits and documentation required for attestation.

SDM Attestation Time in Delhi

The processing time for SDM attestation is relatively fast compared to HRD or Home Department. Generally, it takes:

• 2 to 4 working days for most personal and educational documents.

• Additional 1–2 days if documents require notary attestation or affidavit preparation beforehand.

At SK Document Centre, we ensure time-bound delivery with real-time updates and document tracking.

SDM Attestation for Apostille

For countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, SDM attestation is the first step before obtaining an MEA Apostille. MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) will only issue an apostille stamp after proper attestation by SDM.

Process:

1. Document notarization (if required)

2. SDM Attestation

3. MEA Apostille

This process makes the document legally valid in more than 100 Hague-member countries including Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, and more.

SDM Attestation for Non-Hague Countries

For non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait), SDM attestation is followed by:

1. MEA Attestation

2. Embassy Attestation

This ensures the document is fully legalized for official use abroad.

SK Document Centre provides end-to-end attestation and embassy legalization services for both Hague and non-Hague countries.

SDM Attestation Legal Validity

Documents attested by SDM hold full legal validity in India and internationally once processed through apostille or embassy attestation.

• Accepted for visa, education, and legal purposes

• Valid for use in all legal systems that require authenticated documents

• Remains valid unless explicitly mentioned with an expiration date (rare for educational or birth certificates)

SDM Attestation Services – SK Document Centre Advantage

Why Choose Us?

• 9+ Years of Expertise
• Served Over 20,000 Clients
• Pan-India Document Support
• Doorstep Document Pickup & Delivery
• Same-Day Application Filing
• Affordable & Transparent Pricing
• ISO Certified Service Provider

We are located conveniently in Delhi and serve clients across India through courier-based document submission.

If you are searching for “SDM attestation near me”, look no further—SK Document Centre is your trusted attestation partner.

Affidavit for SDM Attestation

In certain cases, especially for birth certificates, name mismatch, or single status proof, an affidavit attested by a Class A Gazetted Officer or Notary is required. We assist in drafting and notarizing these affidavits quickly and accurately.

Gazetted Officer Class A professionals include:

• IAS/IPS Officers

• Magistrates

• Assistant Commissioners

• Doctors in Government Services

SDM Attestation with Notary

Our complete service includes:

• Notary Attestation

• Affidavit Drafting & Attestation

• SDM Attestation

• Apostille / Embassy Legalization

We ensure the full legal chain of authentication is completed efficiently.

Contact Us – SK Document Centre

📍 Location: C-260, Ground Floor, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi-110096
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +91-9354234462, 011-49392112
📧 Email: info@skdocumentcentre.IN
🌐 Website: www.skdocumentcentre.com

We offer free consultations, express services, and guaranteed safe handling of your documents.