WHAT IS APPOSTILE ATTESTATION?
In a simple way, an Apostille is a type of attestation in which documents are legalized in a particular format. It is widely recognized that he legalization process is lengthy and costly. The 3 step process to b e followed earlier is as follows:-
- Certification by the concerned government agencies
- Certification by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
- Certification by the foreign embassies or consulates.
But now only one step certification called the Apostille, issued by a designated competent authority is required.
Apostille is done for personal documents like birth/death/marriage certificates, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, etc. and educational documents like degree, diploma, matriculation and secondary level certificates etc.
BENEFITS OF APOSTILLE
1. Reduction of the long 3 step authentication process to 1 step process of issuance of an apostille.
2. Reduced cost of whole process and documentation.
3. Facilitation of commercial transactions and legal proceedings.
4. Enforcement and protect of IP rights
