Divorce Deed Apostille and Attestation
Apostille and embassy attestation for divorce decrees from Indian family courts, for remarriage, visas, name changes and records abroad.
Divorce deed apostille: quick answer
Divorce deed apostille means getting your divorce decree certified by the Ministry of External Affairs with an apostille sticker, so that Hague Convention countries accept it without any embassy stamp. The steps are Notary, SDM New Delhi and the MEA apostille; the MEA’s own fee is ₹50 per document.
Going to the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country outside the Hague Convention? Then you need Divorce deed attestation instead: the same notary and SDM steps, MEA attestation, and legalisation by that country’s embassy in New Delhi.
INFINITYGRO handles Divorce decree apostille for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your divorce decree and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a divorce deed needs an apostille or attestation
When a divorced person remarries abroad, sponsors a family visa or updates a name and marital status with a foreign authority, the authority asks for proof that the earlier marriage has legally ended. In India that proof is the divorce decree passed by the family court, often called a divorce deed.
The apostille or attestation is placed on a certified copy of the decree issued by the court. Hague Convention countries accept the MEA apostille; the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalisation.
Remarriage abroad
Registrars that need proof the earlier marriage ended.
Family and spouse visas
Embassies checking marital history.
Name and status updates
Foreign records and documents.
Mutual consent decrees
Handled the same way as contested decrees.
Divorce deed apostille: step-by-step process
Same first two steps, different finish: the country of use decides.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiYour divorce decree is attested by a notary in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationThe SDM office verifies the notary’s seal and signature.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotarySame notary step as the apostille.
- 2SDMSame SDM verification.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation instead of the apostille sticker.
- 4Embassy legalisationEmbassy stamp for the country where the divorce decree will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Divorce deed attestation
- Certified copy of the divorce decree issued by the family court (not a photocopy)
- Passport copy of the person who needs the document abroad
- Passport copy (photo page and address page)
- Signed authorisation letter (we send the format)
- The destination country and purpose (job, study, licence or family visa)
Divorce deed apostille charges and time
| MEA apostille (government fee) | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation (for embassy route) | No MEA fee for normal attestation |
| INFINITYGRO service, apostille | Usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document |
| Embassy legalisation | Depends on the country; quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Time | Expected date confirmed in your written quote |
The MEA counts documents one by one, so plan exactly how many legalised copies the foreign authority needs. More services: apostille page.
Tips before sending your divorce decree
- Get a fresh certified copy from the court’s copying section if yours is old or damaged.
- A private or community divorce document without a court decree is usually not accepted abroad; check before spending on it.
- If the decree is in a regional language, plan an English or foreign-language translation as well.
Official links for divorce decree apostille and attestation
Rules change from time to time. These government and official pages are the primary sources we follow:
FAQs: Divorce deed apostille and attestation
How do I get my divorce decree apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
Send us the original divorce decree. We get it notarised in New Delhi, have the notary verified by the SDM office and submit it to the MEA, which fixes the apostille. The stamped divorce decree comes back to you by tracked courier.
What are the charges for Divorce deed apostille?
Expect ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document as our service charge for an apostille, in addition to the ₹50 the MEA collects per document. Courier is billed separately. Attestation for the Gulf costs more because each embassy sets its own fee; we confirm it in a written quote.
Can a photocopy of my divorce decree be apostilled?
No. The apostille is placed on a certified copy issued by the court. A plain photocopy is not accepted.
What documents are required for Divorce deed attestation?
Send the original divorce decree with a copy of your passport’s photo and address pages and the signed authorisation letter we provide. The country of use and the purpose decide whether we apostille or attest it.
What is the process for Divorce deed attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy: that is the four-step route for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The UAE also requires its own ministry stamp after you arrive.
Is a mutual consent divorce decree apostilled in the same way?
Yes. A mutual consent decree from the family court follows the same route as any other divorce decree.
How long does Divorce deed apostille take?
It varies with the workload at the SDM office and the MEA, and with the embassy if attestation is needed. We tell you the expected date before you courier the divorce decree, and we message you as each stamp is done.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my divorce decree need?
It depends on the country where you will use the divorce decree. Hague Convention countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Germany, Italy, the UK and Australia, accept the MEA apostille. Non-Hague countries, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and China, need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalisation.
I need my divorce decree for remarriage in the UAE. What is the process?
The UAE is non-Hague, so the certified copy is attested by the MEA and legalised by the UAE embassy, and the UAE ministry adds a stamp in the UAE.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my divorce decree?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. We do not offer pickup; clients courier the divorce decree to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your divorce decree for apostille or attestation
Share a photo of your divorce decree on WhatsApp with the country name. We reply with the correct route, what to send and the price in writing.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.