Marriage Certificate Apostille in Andhra Pradesh
Guntur and Vijayawada couples heading to the USA, Godavari and Kadapa families joining relatives in the Gulf – every Andhra Pradesh marriage certificate issued by a Sub-Registrar can carry the MEA apostille or Gulf attestation. Courier the original to our Delhi office and we take it through every stage.
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kakinada
- Rajahmundry
- Kadapa
- Kurnool
- Anantapur
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A marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh is completed in New Delhi through a notary, the SDM and the Ministry of External Affairs. It takes about 2–3 working days after the certificate reaches us and costs ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus courier. Sub-Registrar certificates under the 2002 compulsory registration Act are accepted. The USA, UK and Australia take the apostille; Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE need attestation.
Marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh: key facts
| Registered by | Sub-Registrar's office, Registration and Stamps Department, Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Law | Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002; Hindu Marriage Act; Special Marriage Act |
| Language | Telugu and English |
| Route | Notary → SDM, New Delhi → MEA apostille or attestation |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi + courier |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate |
| Typical destinations | USA, Kuwait, UAE, UK, Australia |
USA or Kuwait – what a marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh must cover
Andhra Pradesh families split clearly into two groups: engineers and doctors from Guntur, Krishna and Vizag heading to North America, and workers from East and West Godavari and Kadapa heading to Kuwait and the UAE.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| USA, Canada | ApostilleH-4, L-2 and spousal sponsorship files. |
| UK, Australia, New Zealand | ApostilleSpouse, dependant and partner visas. |
| Kuwait | AttestationMEA attestation and Kuwait Embassy legalisation – very common for Godavari families. |
| UAE, Qatar | AttestationMEA attestation plus embassy legalisation; MOFA attestation in the UAE afterwards. |
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Marriage certificate attestation fees → Registration in APSub-Registrar offices and the 2002 Act in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh made registration compulsory with the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002. Couples register at the Sub-Registrar's office of the Registration and Stamps Department, which issues a certificate in Telugu and English with a registration number.
Hindu marriages can also be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, and court marriages under the Special Marriage Act. All three certificates carry the Sub-Registrar's or Marriage Officer's seal and are apostilled the same way.
Many couples first marry in a temple or a function hall in Tirupati or Vijayawada and register later. The temple receipt is not a government document; the Sub-Registrar's certificate is the one that goes to MEA.
Kuwait families: Kuwait does not accept the apostille. Tell us the country first – we prepare MEA attestation and the Kuwait Embassy stamp instead, with an Arabic translation if the sponsor asks for one.
Watch: marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh – two routes
Amaravati Secretariat or the Delhi route? This animated guide explains both in under two minutes. Tap a timestamp to jump ahead.
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Three things to check on an Andhra Pradesh certificate
Family name first
Telugu names often lead with the family name; passports may not. Compare both.
Temple receipt only
Register at the Sub-Registrar's office before sending.
Arabic for Kuwait
Kuwaiti sponsors often want an Arabic translation after attestation.
Marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh: five steps
- WhatsApp the detailsCertificate photo and country – USA or Gulf.
- Courier from APDTDC Prime, Blue Dart or Speed Post to Delhi.
- Notary + SDMVerification and SDM attestation in New Delhi.
- MEA stampApostille, or attestation for Kuwait and the UAE.
- Embassy or returnEmbassy legalisation if needed, then tracked return.
Family visa paperwork after a marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh
For Godavari and Kadapa families joining a husband in Kuwait, the marriage certificate is usually prepared alongside other papers. Planning them together saves a second courier trip:
- Marriage certificate – MEA attestation and Kuwait Embassy legalisation.
- Children's birth certificates – same route, if the children are travelling.
- Arabic translation – often requested by the sponsor or the Kuwaiti ministry.
For USA-bound couples from Guntur or Vijayawada, the list is shorter: an apostilled marriage certificate and, if asked, an English translation of the Telugu wording.
ChecklistWhat to send from Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam
- Original Sub-Registrar marriage certificate.
- Passport copies of both spouses.
- For the Gulf, a copy of the husband's visa or civil ID.
- Destination country and translation needs.
We do not offer pickup. Courier the envelope to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 and WhatsApp us the tracking number.
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.
ChargesMarriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh: charges
Covers notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille for one certificate. Courier both ways is extra.
For Kuwait, the UAE or Qatar the embassy fee and any Arabic translation are quoted in writing first.
Marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh – FAQs
Can an AP Sub-Registrar marriage certificate be apostilled?
Yes. Certificates issued under the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002 are apostilled like any other marriage certificate.
My husband works in Kuwait. Is the apostille enough?
No. Kuwait is not an Apostille Convention member. The certificate needs MEA attestation and Kuwait Embassy legalisation in New Delhi.
We are moving to the USA on an H-4. What do we need?
An MEA-apostilled marriage certificate, plus an English translation of any Telugu wording if the checklist asks for it.
Is a temple marriage receipt from Tirupati enough?
No. Register the marriage at the Sub-Registrar's office and send us that certificate.
Do I need to travel to Delhi?
No. Courier the original from anywhere in Andhra Pradesh and we return it tracked.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Andhra Pradesh take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi, plus courier time to and from AP.
South India guides
Get your Andhra Pradesh marriage certificate ready
Tell us whether it is going to the USA or the Gulf. We confirm the route, the cost and the date on WhatsApp first.
INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 21 October 2026 · Reviewed by the INFINITYGRO apostille team, New Delhi