Marriage Certificate Apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Silvassa, Naroli, Khanvel or Dadra – since 2020, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is part of one Union Territory with Daman and Diu. A marriage certificate registered here can be apostilled in Delhi; courier it to our office and we handle every stage.
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A marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is done in New Delhi: notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille, in about 2–3 working days after the certificate arrives, for ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus courier. Since January 2020 the area is part of the merged UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; older and newer certificates are both accepted.
Marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli at a glance
| Registered by | Registrar of the UT Administration (Silvassa) |
|---|---|
| Administration | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (merged in 2020) |
| Language | English, Gujarati, sometimes Hindi |
| Route | Notary → SDM, New Delhi → MEA apostille |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi + courier |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate |
| Typical destinations | USA, UK, Gulf, Africa |
Before and after the 2020 merger
Dadra and Nagar Haveli was a separate Union Territory until 26 January 2020, when it merged with Daman and Diu to form a single UT administered from Daman. Marriages in Silvassa and the surrounding villages continue to be registered by the UT Administration.
A certificate issued before the merger, in the name of the old UT, remains valid. MEA apostilles it exactly like a newer certificate, as long as it carries the registrar's seal and signature.
Many families in the area are Gujarati-speaking and have relatives in the USA, the UK and East Africa. Certificates are often bilingual, with Gujarati and English.
Points for Silvassa couples
Old UT name
Certificates in the pre-2020 UT name are still valid.
Gujarati text
Apostilled as issued; a translation may be needed abroad.
Surname order
Check that names match the passport.
Watch: marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli – two routes
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Where a marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is used
Families from the area often have relatives in the USA, the UK and East Africa.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| USA, Canada | ApostilleSpousal and dependant applications. |
| UK | ApostilleSpouse visas. |
| South Africa | ApostilleConvention member – apostille accepted. |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationMEA attestation and embassy legalisation. |
See the HCCH status table for every member country.
Marriage certificate attestation fees → ProcessMarriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: five steps
- Share a photoCertificate and destination on WhatsApp.
- Courier from SilvassaDTDC or Blue Dart to Delhi.
- Notary + SDMDelhi stages.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier back.
What to send from Silvassa
- Original marriage certificate (old or new UT name).
- Passport copies of both spouses.
- Destination country.
We do not collect from homes – courier it to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096.
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.
FeesMarriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: fees
Notary, SDM and MEA for one certificate; courier from Silvassa is extra.
Gujarati translations are quoted per page if needed.
Marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli – FAQs
My certificate is from before the 2020 merger. Is it valid?
Yes – certificates issued by the old UT remain valid for the apostille.
Is a Gujarati certificate accepted?
Yes, MEA apostilles it as issued.
Does South Africa accept the apostille?
Yes, South Africa is a Convention member.
Do I need to come to Delhi?
No – courier it from Silvassa.
Do I need UT-level attestation?
Only if an embassy specifically asks.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Dadra and Nagar Haveli take?
About two to three working days in Delhi, plus courier.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 21 October 2026 · Reviewed by the INFINITYGRO apostille team, New Delhi