Marriage Certificate Apostille in Bihar
From Patna and Gaya to Siwan, Gopalganj and Darbhanga, Bihar families send us marriage certificates for one main reason – a wife joining her husband abroad. Courier the original to our Delhi office; we handle the notary, SDM and MEA stages and tell you upfront whether your country needs an apostille or embassy attestation.
- Patna
- Gaya
- Muzaffarpur
- Bhagalpur
- Darbhanga
- Siwan
- Gopalganj
- Saran
- Purnia
- Begusarai
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A marriage certificate apostille in Bihar is completed in New Delhi: notary, SDM attestation and then the MEA apostille. It takes about 2–3 working days after the certificate reaches Delhi and costs ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus courier. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, the UK and the USA accept the apostille; for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait the certificate needs MEA attestation and embassy legalisation instead.
Marriage certificate apostille in Bihar: fast facts
| Who registers the marriage | Registration office of the Bihar Registration Department (District Sub-Registrar) |
|---|---|
| Rules | Bihar Marriage Registration Rules, 2006; Special Marriage Act for court marriages |
| Usual language | Hindi, sometimes Hindi and English |
| Route | Notary → SDM, New Delhi → MEA apostille or attestation |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi, plus courier |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate |
| Typical destinations | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman; UK and USA |
Saudi, Dubai or Qatar – does a marriage certificate apostille in Bihar work there?
Districts such as Siwan, Gopalganj and Saran send large numbers of workers to the Gulf, and the Gulf does not follow one rule. Before you post anything, match your destination below.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | ApostilleMember of the Apostille Convention since December 2022 – no Saudi embassy stamp needed. |
| Oman, Bahrain | ApostilleConvention members; the MEA apostille is enough. |
| UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) | AttestationMEA attestation, then UAE Embassy legalisation in New Delhi; the final MOFA stamp is done inside the UAE. |
| Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationMEA attestation and the embassy's legalisation in New Delhi. |
| UK, USA, Canada, Australia | ApostilleSpouse and dependant visas. |
Every country's status can be checked on the HCCH status table; we confirm yours on WhatsApp before you courier the original.
Marriage certificate attestation fees →Watch: marriage certificate apostille in Bihar explained in under two minutes
A short animated guide to the two routes – through the state government in Patna, or through Delhi. Tap any timestamp to jump to it.
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Where Bihar marriage certificates come from
In Bihar, marriages are registered by the Registration Department – the same district registration offices that register land documents – under the Bihar Marriage Registration Rules, 2006. Court marriages under the Special Marriage Act are registered by the Marriage Officer of the district.
Many Bihar certificates are typed or handwritten in Hindi and carry the registering officer's seal and signature. Newer ones may be computer-generated with a registration number. Either kind can be apostilled, provided it is the original government certificate, not a photocopy or a certificate from a temple or society alone.
Because so many couples marry first and register later, we often see certificates issued a few months – or years – after the wedding date. That is perfectly fine for the apostille; MEA checks the signature and seal, not when the marriage was registered.
Tip for Gulf families: the husband's employer often needs a scan before the original arrives. We WhatsApp a clear scan the day the apostille or attestation is done.
Marriage certificate apostille in Bihar: how your file moves
- Tell us the countrySaudi, UAE, Qatar or elsewhere – the route depends on it.
- Courier from BiharSpeed Post, DTDC Prime or Blue Dart to our Delhi office.
- Notary + SDMVerification and SDM attestation in New Delhi.
- MEA stampApostille, or MEA attestation for non-Hague countries.
- Embassy or returnEmbassy legalisation if needed, then tracked return.
Three things that delay Bihar files
Mismatch with the passport
Husband's or father's name spelt differently on the certificate and passport is the most common question at Gulf immigration.
Photocopy instead of original
MEA works only on the original certificate. A coloured photocopy or a laminated certificate will be refused.
Arabic translation
UAE and Qatar often want an Arabic translation after attestation – we can prepare it in the same job.
Family visa paperwork after a marriage certificate apostille in Bihar
For most Bihar families the marriage certificate is one paper in a bigger family-visa file. Planning the full set at once saves a second courier trip.
- Saudi Arabia: apostilled marriage certificate; children's birth certificates are usually apostilled at the same time.
- UAE: attested marriage certificate, then MOFA attestation in the UAE; an Arabic translation is often asked for.
- Qatar and Kuwait: attested marriage certificate with the embassy's legalisation; check whether the sponsor's company wants a translation.
Why Bihar families send their files to INFINITYGRO
We handle both apostille and embassy attestation under one roof in New Delhi, so a wrong guess about the route does not cost you a second fee. Every stage is reported on WhatsApp, and a scan reaches the husband abroad before the original is posted back.
EnvelopeWhat to send from Bihar
- Original marriage certificate from the registration office – not laminated.
- Passport copies of husband and wife, first and last pages.
- A copy of the husband's visa or residence permit, if the destination is in the Gulf.
- Your WhatsApp number.
There is no pickup service. Post the envelope to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 by India Post Speed Post, DTDC Prime or Blue Dart and send 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 Bihar: charges
Covers notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille for one certificate. Courier from Bihar and back is extra.
For the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait, the embassy legalisation fee is quoted separately in writing before we start.
Marriage certificate apostille in Bihar – FAQs
My husband works in Saudi Arabia. Is the apostille enough?
Yes. Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention in December 2022, so the MEA apostille is accepted without a Saudi embassy stamp.
He works in Dubai. Do I need an apostille?
No. The UAE is not a Convention member. The certificate needs MEA attestation and UAE Embassy legalisation in New Delhi, followed by MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Our marriage was registered years after the wedding. Is that a problem?
No. MEA checks the registering officer's signature and seal, not the gap between the wedding and the registration.
Is a temple certificate enough?
No. Only the government registration certificate can be apostilled. Register the marriage first if you only have a temple or society certificate.
Can you translate the certificate into Arabic?
Yes. We provide Arabic and other translations alongside the attestation.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Bihar take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi, plus courier time from Bihar and back.
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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