Marriage Certificate Apostille in Meghalaya
Shillong, Tura or Jowai – Meghalaya made marriage registration compulsory in 2012, and every registered certificate can be apostilled for use abroad. Courier the original to our Delhi office; we take care of the notary, SDM and MEA stages and send it back by tracked courier.
- Shillong
- Tura
- Jowai
- Nongpoh
- Williamnagar
- Nongstoin
- Baghmara
- Mairang
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A marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya is completed in New Delhi: notary, SDM attestation and the MEA apostille, in about 2–3 working days once the certificate arrives, for ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus courier. Meghalaya made registration compulsory in 2012, so most certificates come from a government registrar. Khasi and Garo naming customs mean surnames should be checked against passports first.
Marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya at a glance
| Registered by | Registrar of Marriages of the district |
|---|---|
| Laws | Meghalaya compulsory marriage registration law (2012); Indian Christian Marriage Act; Special Marriage Act |
| Language | English |
| Route | Notary → SDM, New Delhi → MEA apostille |
| Time | 2–3 working days in Delhi + courier |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate |
| Typical destinations | UK, USA, Australia, Canada |
Compulsory registration and matrilineal surnames in Meghalaya
Meghalaya passed a law making the registration of every marriage compulsory in 2012. Church weddings, customary Khasi, Jaintia and Garo marriages and court marriages are all registered with the district Registrar of Marriages, who issues the certificate.
Khasi and Garo societies are matrilineal, so surnames often pass through the mother's clan. That is perfectly normal for the apostille, but it means the surname on a marriage certificate may not match the way a passport or a foreign form expects it. Check both before posting.
Certificates are generally in English, so English-speaking countries rarely ask for a translation.
Where a marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya is used
Shillong has strong links with the UK, the USA and Australia through education, music and healthcare careers.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| UK, Ireland | ApostilleSpouse and dependant visas. |
| USA, Canada | ApostilleSpousal sponsorship and dependant visas. |
| Australia | ApostillePartner visas. |
| UAE, Qatar | AttestationMEA attestation and embassy legalisation. |
Every member country is listed on the HCCH status table.
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Three things for Meghalaya couples to check
Clan surnames
Matrilineal surnames may differ from passport conventions – confirm spellings.
Church record only
Send the Registrar of Marriages certificate as well.
Courier from the hills
Allow about three days each way from Shillong.
Marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya: the steps
- Share a photoCertificate and both passports on WhatsApp.
- Courier to DelhiSpeed Post or DTDC from Shillong.
- Notary + SDMDelhi verification and attestation.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- Tracked returnBack to Meghalaya.
What to send from Shillong
- Original Registrar of Marriages certificate.
- Passport copies of both spouses.
- Destination country and WhatsApp number.
Pickup is not offered – courier the envelope 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.
ChargesMarriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya: charges
The fee covers notary, SDM and MEA for one Meghalaya certificate; courier from Shillong is extra.
Gulf embassy fees are quoted separately.
Marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya – FAQs
Is a Meghalaya registrar certificate accepted for apostille?
Yes – certificates issued by the district Registrar of Marriages are apostilled like any other.
Our surnames follow the mother's clan. Is that a problem?
Not for MEA. Just make sure the names match your passports exactly.
Is a church certificate enough?
Send the government registration certificate as well.
Do I need to come to Delhi?
No – courier it from Shillong and we post it back tracked.
Do I need Meghalaya Home Department attestation?
Only if an embassy specifically asks for it.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Meghalaya take?
Two to three working days in Delhi plus courier time.
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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