Marriage Certificate Apostille in Daman and Diu
Daman and Diu share Goa's Portuguese history, and many families here hold Portuguese or British connections. A marriage certificate registered in Daman or Diu can be apostilled in Delhi – courier it to our office and we take care of every stage.
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A marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu is completed in New Delhi: notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille, in about 2–3 working days, for ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus courier. Daman and Diu share Goa's Portuguese-era civil registration tradition, and Portugal and the UK are common destinations; Portuguese consulates sometimes ask for the UT authentication route.
Marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu: fast facts
| Registered by | Civil Registrar of the UT Administration |
|---|---|
| Heritage | Portuguese-era civil registration, like Goa |
| Administration | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (since 2020) |
| Route | Notary → SDM, New Delhi → MEA apostille (or UT route for some consulates) |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi + courier |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate |
| Typical destinations | Portugal, UK, Gulf |
Portuguese heritage and today's civil register
Like Goa, Daman and Diu were Portuguese territories until 1961, and marriages here have long been recorded in a civil register kept by the Civil Registrar. Since 2020 the two districts are part of the merged UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Many families – especially in Diu – have members in Portugal and the United Kingdom. For an Indian apostille, MEA works with the civil registrar's marriage certificate. Older records may contain Portuguese wording.
Some Portuguese consulates prefer the certificate to be authenticated through the UT Administration rather than the Delhi SDM route; we check your consulate's checklist first.
Going to Portugal? Share the consulate checklist before we start, so we choose the route they accept.
Portugal, UK or the Gulf – where a marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu goes
Diu in particular has close family ties with Portugal and the UK.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Portugal | ApostilleApostille accepted; check whether the consulate wants the UT authentication route. |
| UK | ApostilleSpouse visas and settlement. |
| Saudi Arabia, Oman | ApostilleApostille only. |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationMEA attestation and embassy legalisation. |
Every member country is on the HCCH status table.
Marriage certificate attestation fees →Watch: marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu – and the Portugal question
The chapter at 1:02 explains why Portugal can be different. Tap a timestamp to jump there.
In this video
Three points for Daman and Diu couples
Consulate route
Portugal may want the UT route – confirm before booking.
Portuguese wording
Older records may need translation for non-Portuguese destinations.
Name spellings
Portuguese and Gujarati name forms may differ from passports.
Marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu, step by step
- Share checklistEspecially for Portugal.
- Courier to DelhiFrom Daman or Diu.
- Notary + SDMOr the UT route if required.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier back.
What to send from Daman or Diu
- Original civil registrar marriage certificate.
- Passport copies of both spouses.
- Consulate checklist if going to Portugal.
No pickup – please 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.
PricingMarriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu: pricing
Notary, SDM and MEA for one certificate; courier is extra.
If the UT route is needed for Portugal, we explain the time difference before you decide.
Marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu – FAQs
Is a Daman or Diu civil registrar certificate accepted?
Yes – MEA apostilles it like any other Indian marriage certificate.
Does Portugal accept the SDM route?
Some consulates do; others ask for UT authentication. Share the checklist and we will confirm.
My record has Portuguese wording. Is that a problem?
Not for the apostille; a translation may be needed for some destinations.
Do I need to come to Delhi?
No – courier it and we send it back tracked.
Is the UK fine with the SDM route?
Yes, the UK accepts the MEA apostille via the Delhi route.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Daman and Diu take?
About two to three working days in Delhi on the SDM route, plus courier.
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Get your Daman or Diu certificate apostilled
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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