Marriage Certificate Apostille in Lucknow
Lucknow is the seat of the Uttar Pradesh government, yet the quickest way to legalise a Lucknow marriage certificate for use abroad does not run through the state secretariat at all. Courier the certificate to our Delhi office and it returns with the Ministry of External Affairs apostille.
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A marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow is placed by MEA on the certificate issued by the Sub-Registrar under the Uttar Pradesh Marriage Registration Rules, 2017, or by the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act. INFINITYGRO completes notary, SDM and MEA stages in New Delhi in about 2–3 working days for ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate plus courier.
Marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow – at a glance
| Issuing office | Sub-Registrar office of the UP Stamp and Registration Department (Sadar, Mohanlalganj, Bakshi Ka Talab, Malihabad and others) |
|---|---|
| Rules | UP Marriage Registration Rules, 2017; Special Marriage Act for civil marriages |
| Application | Online on the UP registration portal, then a verification visit |
| Language | Hindi, sometimes with English |
| Not usable | Nikahnama photocopy, Arya Samaj letter or portal acknowledgement on its own |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate + courier |
| Time | 2–3 working days |
UP Marriage Registration Rules and the certificate Lucknow issues
Since the UP Marriage Registration Rules, 2017, every marriage in the state can be registered online and then confirmed at the Sub-Registrar office. Lucknow couples upload photographs, ID and the wedding invitation, appear with witnesses, and download or collect a signed registration certificate.
Many Lucknow families also hold a Nikahnama or an Arya Samaj certificate. Those record the ceremony; for an apostille most embassies expect the state registration certificate, so register first if you have not.
A certificate printed from the portal must carry the Sub-Registrar’s signature or valid digital signature before it is sent; tell us which version you have.
Not sure whether your portal copy is valid? Send a photo on WhatsApp and we will check before you courier it.
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Saudi Arabia, UK or Canada – marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow by country
Lucknow spouses most often apply for family visas to the Gulf, Britain and North America.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | ApostilleFamily visit and residence visas – apostille now accepted. |
| United Kingdom | ApostilleSpouse visa – Hindi text needs translation. |
| Canada, USA | ApostilleSponsorship and dependant visas. |
| Australia | ApostillePartner visa. |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationAttestation and embassy legalisation. |
We check your destination’s current status before starting.
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For years, Saudi family visas meant MEA attestation plus Saudi embassy legalisation. Saudi Arabia has since joined the Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille now does the job – fewer steps, lower cost.
- Use the state registration certificate, not only the Nikahnama.
- Ask the sponsor whether an Arabic translation is needed for the Absher or Qiwa upload.
- Keep a scan – we send one on WhatsApp the day the apostille is fixed.
See also marriage certificate apostille in Uttar Pradesh.
Watch outCommon gaps in Lucknow files
Nikahnama without registration
Embassies usually want the state registration certificate; register first.
Unsigned portal copy
A plain printout without signature cannot be apostilled.
UAE treated as apostille
The UAE still needs attestation and embassy legalisation.
Marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow – the five steps
- WhatsApp detailsPhoto of certificate and destination.
- Courier from LucknowOriginal to New Delhi.
- Notary & SDMAttested in Delhi.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier to Lucknow.
Sending your certificate from Lucknow
Lucknow to Delhi usually takes one to two days. Pack:
- the registration certificate;
- both passport copies;
- a note of the country.
Pickup is not available. Courier it to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096; we return it 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.
FeeMarriage certificate apostille in Lucknow: fees
Includes notary, SDM attestation, MEA apostille and handling.
Return courier at actuals; Arabic, English or other translation quoted per page.
Marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow – FAQs
Who issues marriage certificates in Lucknow?
The Sub-Registrar of the UP Stamp and Registration Department, under the UP Marriage Registration Rules, 2017.
Can a Nikahnama alone be apostilled for Saudi Arabia?
Most sponsors need the state registration certificate; send a photo and we will advise.
Is Saudi Arabia apostille or attestation now?
Apostille – Saudi Arabia joined the Convention.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Lucknow take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi plus courier time.
Do you pick up documents in Lucknow?
No. Please courier the certificate to our Delhi office.
Does the UK need a translation?
Yes, for any Hindi or Urdu text.
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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