Marriage Certificate Apostille in Chennai
Since 2009 every marriage in Tamil Nadu has to be registered, so most Chennai couples already hold a Sub-Registrar certificate in Tamil and English. That certificate needs one more thing before a foreign embassy will accept it – the MEA apostille – and you can arrange it from Chennai by courier.
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Anna Nagar
- Velachery
- Mylapore
- Sholinganallur
- Tambaram
- Porur
- Guindy
- Ambattur
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A marriage certificate apostille in Chennai is placed by the Ministry of External Affairs on the certificate issued by your Sub-Registrar office. INFINITYGRO takes the original by courier, finishes notary, SDM and MEA steps in New Delhi in about 2–3 working days and charges ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate plus courier. The USA, Singapore, Australia and Canada accept it; Malaysia and most Gulf states need attestation instead.
Marriage certificate apostille in Chennai – fact file
| Issuing office | Sub-Registrar office under the Tamil Nadu Registration Department |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009 (all religions); Special Marriage Act for civil marriages |
| Online | Application and fee through the state registration portal (TNREGINET) |
| Certificate language | Tamil and English |
| Not acceptable | Temple marriage receipt or a church register extract without registration |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate + courier |
| Turnaround | 2–3 working days in Delhi |
Sub-Registrar offices and the 2009 Act – which certificate MEA needs
Tamil Nadu made registration compulsory for every marriage, whatever the religion, through the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009. In Chennai the couple applies online, then appears at the Sub-Registrar office with jurisdiction over the place of marriage – Mylapore, T. Nagar, Saidapet, Anna Nagar and others – and receives a signed certificate.
A temple wedding receipt, a mandapam bill or a church register entry is proof of a ceremony, not a registration. MEA will not apostille those; it needs the Sub-Registrar certificate.
Couples who registered under the Special Marriage Act receive their certificate from the Marriage Officer; that version is apostilled in the same way.
Married before 2009 and never registered? Late registration is possible at the Sub-Registrar office; the resulting certificate can be apostilled.
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Singapore, USA or Malaysia – marriage certificate apostille in Chennai by country
Chennai families have deep links with South-East Asia and North America. Here is what each common destination expects.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Singapore | ApostilleDependant’s Pass and long-term visit pass. |
| USA | ApostilleH-4, L-2 and spouse immigrant visa. |
| Australia, New Zealand | ApostillePartner and dependant visas. |
| Canada, UK | ApostilleSpousal sponsorship and spouse visa. |
| Malaysia | AttestationNot a member – attestation plus embassy legalisation. |
| UAE, Kuwait | AttestationAttestation route applies. |
Before we begin we re-check your destination against the current Hague Conference list.
Marriage certificate attestation fees → Step by stepHow we complete a marriage certificate apostille in Chennai
- WhatsApp firstPhoto of the certificate and the destination.
- Courier from ChennaiSend the original to Delhi.
- Notary & SDMAttestation in New Delhi.
- Apostille by MEANumbered, QR-coded sticker.
- Return to ChennaiTracked courier back.
Mistakes Chennai couples should avoid
Temple receipt only
A temple or mandapam receipt is not a registration; get the Sub-Registrar certificate.
Malaysia treated as apostille
Malaysia is not in the Convention; it needs MEA attestation and embassy legalisation.
Portal printout
A downloaded certificate without the Sub-Registrar’s signature and seal will be refused.
Married years ago without registering? Marriage certificate apostille in Chennai is still possible
Many couples who married before the 2009 Act, or who simply never visited the Sub-Registrar, find out only when a visa form asks for an apostilled certificate. The fix is a late registration:
- Apply at the Sub-Registrar office where the marriage took place, with the invitation, photographs and witness IDs.
- Collect the signed certificate (the late fee is modest).
- Courier the new certificate to us for the apostille.
The apostille does not care how old the marriage is – only that the certificate is genuine and signed. For more on the state, see marriage certificate apostille in Tamil Nadu.
SendingCouriering a Chennai marriage certificate to Delhi
Expect two to three days in transit. Pack:
- the Sub-Registrar certificate (original);
- passport copies of both spouses;
- a note with the destination country and phone number.
Pickup is not available. Courier the envelope to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096; we return it by tracked courier.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over the original and collect it again at our office in New Ashok Nagar. If you are sending it from another state, courier it to us – once the work is complete we return it by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
CostMarriage certificate apostille in Chennai: price
Includes notary, SDM attestation, MEA apostille and Delhi handling.
Return courier charged at actuals; translation into any language quoted per page.
Marriage certificate apostille in Chennai – your questions
Which office issues the marriage certificate in Chennai?
The Sub-Registrar office of the Tamil Nadu Registration Department where the marriage was registered.
Can a temple marriage receipt be apostilled?
No. Only the registered marriage certificate can be apostilled by MEA.
Is the apostille valid for Singapore?
Yes. Singapore is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Chennai take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi, plus courier time each way.
Can you pick up the document in Chennai?
No. We do not offer pickup; please courier it to our Delhi office.
What about Malaysia?
Malaysia needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation, not an apostille.
Related pages
Start your Chennai apostille
Send us a photo of the Sub-Registrar certificate with the destination – we reply with the route, fee and date.
INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 21 October 2026 · Reviewed by the INFINITYGRO apostille team, New Delhi