Marriage Certificate Apostille in Kolkata
West Bengal does things differently: most Hindu marriages in Kolkata are registered by a government-licensed Marriage Registrar who often comes to the wedding venue itself. The certificate that follows – Bengali, English or both – can be apostilled for use abroad by sending it to us by courier.
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- New Town
- Behala
- Ballygunge
- Dum Dum
- Garia
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Park Circus
- Barasat
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A marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata authenticates the certificate issued by a licensed Hindu Marriage Registrar or a Special Marriage Officer in West Bengal. INFINITYGRO completes notary, SDM and MEA stages in New Delhi in roughly 2–3 working days for ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate plus courier. The UK, the USA, Germany and Australia accept the apostille.
Marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata – overview
| Who registers | Licensed Hindu Marriage Registrar appointed by the state; Marriage Officer for civil marriages |
|---|---|
| Laws | Hindu Marriage Act with West Bengal registration rules; Special Marriage Act |
| Certificate | Certified copy of the registration entry, signed and sealed by the registrar |
| Language | Bengali, English or bilingual |
| Not usable | A purohit’s certificate or a photocopy from the album |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate + courier |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi |
Licensed Marriage Registrars and Special Marriage Officers – the West Bengal system
West Bengal licenses private individuals as Hindu Marriage Registrars for specific areas. Many Kolkata couples have the registrar attend the wedding evening itself; others visit the registrar’s office later. Either way, the couple receives a certificate (a certified extract of the register) carrying the registrar’s licence number, seal and signature.
Civil and inter-faith marriages go before the Special Marriage Officer, with a 30-day notice period. That certificate looks different but is apostilled the same way.
Because licensed registrars are spread across the city, the seal design varies. That is normal – MEA verifies the document through the notary and SDM stages, not by the seal style.
Lost the original? Ask the same Marriage Registrar, or the district registry that holds the record, for a certified copy and send that.
Problems we see in Kolkata files
Purohit certificate
A priest’s certificate records a ceremony; only the registrar’s certificate can be apostilled.
Faded seal
Older certificates with faint seals may need a fresh certified copy.
Bengali for the UK
The apostille is fine, but the UK Home Office needs an English translation if any part is Bengali only.
Watch: marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata for a UK or US spouse visa
Whether your spouse is in London, Toronto or Houston, this short video compares the state route with the Delhi route. Use the chapters to jump straight to what you need.
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UK, USA or Germany – marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata by country
Kolkata families have long links with Britain and growing ones with North America, Germany and Australia.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ApostilleSpouse visa – translation needed for Bengali-only text. |
| USA | ApostilleH-4 and immigrant spouse visas. |
| Germany | ApostilleFamily reunion with sworn translation. |
| Australia, Canada | ApostillePartner visa and spousal sponsorship. |
| UAE, Qatar | AttestationAttestation with embassy legalisation. |
Status lists change, so we re-check your destination before beginning.
Marriage certificate attestation fees → ProcessHow we finish a marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata
- Send a photoOn WhatsApp, with your destination.
- Courier from KolkataOriginal to New Delhi.
- Notary & SDMAttested in Delhi.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier to Kolkata.
Translation for the UK: completing the marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata
UK Visas and Immigration requires a full English translation of any document not in English, with the translator’s confirmation, date and contact details. Our order of work is:
- MEA apostille on the original Bengali or bilingual certificate.
- English translation of the certificate and the apostille text.
- Scan of both on WhatsApp for your online visa upload, then the originals by tracked courier.
Read about the wider state at marriage certificate apostille in West Bengal.
CourierSending your marriage certificate from Kolkata
From Kolkata the envelope usually takes two to three days. Pack:
- the registrar’s certificate;
- passport copies of both spouses;
- a slip with the country and whether translation is needed.
We do not pick up documents. Courier it to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096; return is by tracked courier.
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.
PriceMarriage certificate apostille in Kolkata: charges
Covers notary, SDM attestation, MEA apostille and handling in Delhi.
Return courier at actuals; Bengali–English translation quoted per page.
Marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata – questions answered
Can a certificate from a licensed Marriage Registrar be apostilled?
Yes. Certificates signed by a licensed Hindu Marriage Registrar in West Bengal are apostilled by MEA.
Is a purohit’s certificate enough?
No. Only the registrar’s marriage certificate can be apostilled.
Does the UK need a translation?
Yes, if any part is only in Bengali. We translate after the apostille.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Kolkata take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi plus courier time.
Do you collect documents in Kolkata?
No pickup is available; please courier it to our Delhi office.
Is the apostille valid in Germany?
Yes – Germany is a Convention member, though it usually wants a translation too.
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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