Apostille Services in Chennai: Apostille and Attestation
Need apostille services in Chennai? Courier the original document to our Delhi office and we take it through the notary, SDM, the Ministry of External Affairs and, where needed, the embassy in New Delhi, then send it back to Chennai. For degrees we also arrange Tamil Nadu HRD attestation for more than 40 universities and boards.
Apostille services in Chennai: quick answer
Chennai clients send the original document to our Delhi office by courier. It is notarised, attested by the SDM and apostilled by the MEA, normally in 2–3 working days after it arrives, then returned to Chennai.
For Malaysia, the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait you need attestation services in Chennai: the MEA attestation stamp followed by that country’s embassy or high commission in New Delhi, at a fee that varies by country.
Chennai documents, Singapore, Malaysia and the Gulf
Families in Chennai often move to Singapore, the Gulf, Malaysia, the USA and Australia. Singapore, the USA and Australia accept the apostille; Malaysia and the Gulf countries need attestation and an embassy stamp. We check which applies before you post anything.
Tamil Nadu degrees, Anna University engineering degrees and medical degrees from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University make up a large part of our Chennai work, followed by birth and marriage certificates for dependant visas.
How apostille and attestation services in Chennai work
- 1Courier to DelhiCourier from Chennai to our Delhi office usually takes 2–3 days.
- 2Notary + SDMTamil Nadu papers attested in Delhi, or Tamil Nadu HRD if asked.
- 3MEAApostille or attestation stamp.
- 4EmbassyNon-Hague countries only, at that embassy’s fee.
- 5ReturnTracked courier back to Chennai.
Where Chennai documents usually go
Chennai families often move to Singapore, the USA, Australia and the UK, all of which take the MEA apostille. Malaysia and the Gulf are different: Malaysia wants the High Commission stamp and the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait want their embassy stamp after MEA attestation.
Doctors and nurses trained in Tamil Nadu also send degrees for registration with foreign medical councils; these usually need the degree, the marksheets and sometimes the internship certificate apostilled together.
- Singapore, USA, Australia, UK: apostille
- Malaysia: MEA attestation + High Commission
- UAE, Qatar, Kuwait: MEA attestation + embassy
- Medical councils abroad: degree + marksheets + internship
Documents from Chennai and their route
Whether you need an apostille in Chennai for a birth certificate or a degree, or document attestation in Chennai for a Gulf job, the route depends on who issued the paper. The links open the detailed guide for each document.
| Document | Usually issued by | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate Birth certificate apostille in Chennai | Greater Chennai Corporation | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille |
| Marriage certificate Marriage certificate apostille in Chennai | Sub-Registrar office, Tamil Nadu Registration Department | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille |
| Degree, marksheet Degree certificate apostille in Chennai | University of Madras, Anna University, IIT Madras, SRM, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Notary → SDM → MEA (or Tamil Nadu HRD → MEA) |
| Diploma Diploma certificate apostille in Tamil Nadu | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille |
| PCC PCC apostille in Chennai | Passport office, Chennai | Direct to MEA apostille |
We work on documents you already hold; we do not issue or register them.
Tamil Nadu HRD attestation
Tamil Nadu is one of the 16 States where we arrange State HRD attestation, for more than 40 universities and boards. It usually takes 35–45 working days; University of Madras about 30–35, Periyar University 25–30, and DTE diplomas 50–60. VIT degrees need the alumni ID. See the States, universities and documents on our HRD attestation page. MEA attestation in Chennai files then follows in Delhi as usual.
Apostille services in Chennai: charges and time
| Service | Charges |
|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA apostille | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document |
| Embassy attestation | Per country (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, China, Oman) |
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Apostille for Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and Puducherry
Clients in Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Vellore and Tirunelveli use the same courier route, as do people in Puducherry, where State HRD usually takes 60–70 working days. For Tamil Nadu-wide guides see birth apostille in Tamil Nadu, marriage apostille in Tamil Nadu, PCC apostille in Tamil Nadu, degree apostille in Tamil Nadu.
Mistakes we see in Chennai files
- Sending a provisional certificate when a Singapore employer wants the degree certificate.
- Assuming Malaysia accepts the apostille: it needs attestation and the Malaysian High Commission stamp.
- Leaving out the consolidated marksheet when a medical council asks for it.
- A laminated SSLC or HSC certificate.
Apostille services in Chennai: FAQs
Where can I get apostille services in Chennai?
Through our courier route: post the original to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, and it comes back to Chennai once done. We do not run a Chennai counter or offer home pickup.
Does Singapore accept the apostille?
Yes. Singapore is a member of the Apostille Convention, so Indian documents for Singapore need only the MEA apostille.
Does Malaysia accept the apostille?
No. Malaysia is outside the Convention, so documents need MEA attestation and the Malaysian High Commission stamp in New Delhi.
How long does Tamil Nadu HRD take?
Usually 35–45 working days; University of Madras about 30–35, Periyar about 25–30, and DTE diplomas 50–60. VIT graduates must send the alumni ID.
Can a Dr. M.G.R. Medical University degree be apostilled for a foreign medical council?
Yes. Medical degrees go through the same notary, SDM and MEA route. Some councils also want the internship certificate and marksheets, so check the list first.
What do apostille services in Chennai cost?
Notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille are charged together per document; the current figure is in the charges table on this page. Courier to Chennai and other locations in India is charged according to distance, and courier outside India is extra.
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