India Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Indian families and professionals in the U.S. send documents to India for many reasons: registering a U.S. marriage, applying for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card for a child, giving a relative power of attorney to manage or sell property, settling an inheritance, or taking a job or university place in India with a U.S. degree.
India joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2005, so U.S. documents used in India need an apostille rather than consular attestation. The apostille comes from the U.S. state that issued the document, or from the U.S. Department of State for federal documents such as FBI checks and USCIS records.
Does India Accept Apostilles?
Yes. India is a Hague Convention member, and Indian authorities accept apostilled U.S. documents. Indian consulates in the U.S. still handle their own services, such as OCI and passports, but they do not apostille U.S. documents. Some Indian offices also ask for documents to be submitted with the consulate’s own forms, so check the instructions for your application.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for India
- Powers of attorney for property sales, bank matters and court cases in India, signed before a U.S. notary and then apostilled.
- Birth certificates for OCI and other applications for children born in the U.S.
- Marriage certificates and divorce decrees for registration, visas and remarriage.
- Death certificates for property transfers and succession in India.
- Degrees and transcripts for employment and further study.
- FBI background checks for employment and long-term visas.
- Corporate documents for U.S. companies opening branches or subsidiaries in India.
Other Requirements for India
Most Indian authorities accept documents in English, so translation is rarely needed. Powers of attorney often must follow a specific format, and some states in India require the document to be stamped (adjudicated) within a set period after arrival. Ask your lawyer or bank in India for the exact wording before you sign it.
How Our India Apostille Service Works
- Tell us the documents and the country. Call (971) 514-3743 or use the form above. We confirm which version of each document you need.
- We route each document to the right authority. State documents (birth, marriage and divorce records, notarized papers) go to the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarized them. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and naturalization-related records, go to the U.S. Department of State.
- We return the apostilled documents to you, or ship them directly abroad with tracking.
Cost and Timing
- Oregon documents: $195 for the first and $20 for each additional, including the state fee; next business day or within 10 business days.
- Most other states: $195 per document, about 10 business days (New York is $350 for the first and $65 for each additional).
- FBI background check: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
India Apostille FAQ
Do I need an apostille or Indian consulate attestation?
For most documents, an apostille. India has been a Hague Convention member since 2005.
How do I apostille a power of attorney for property in India?
Sign it before a U.S. notary using the format your lawyer provides, then the Secretary of State of that state apostilles it. We review the notarial certificate first.
Can you apostille a U.S. degree for a job in India?
Yes. The registrar’s certification of the diploma or transcript is notarized and then apostilled by the state where the school is.
Does an FBI check for India go to the state?
No. FBI checks are federal and are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
How much does an India apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states; FBI checks are $195 regular or $390 expedited.
Start Your India Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for India and which U.S. state issued them, and we will confirm the steps and the price before you send anything. See also our Hague Convention countries list and pricing.