Marriage Certificate Apostille in Patna
A large share of Patna families have someone working in the Gulf, Britain or North America, and sooner or later the spouse needs a legalised marriage certificate to follow. If your marriage is registered in Patna, you can courier the certificate to our Delhi office and receive it back with the MEA apostille.
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A marriage certificate apostille in Patna is the MEA apostille on the certificate issued by the district registration (Nibandhan) office or the Marriage Officer in Patna. INFINITYGRO receives it by courier and completes notary, SDM and MEA stages in New Delhi in roughly 2–3 working days for ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate plus courier.
Marriage certificate apostille in Patna – fact sheet
| Issuing office | District Sub-Registrar / Registrar of Marriages at the Patna registry (Nibandhan Karyalaya); Marriage Officer for civil marriages |
|---|---|
| Basis | Bihar marriage registration rules; Hindu Marriage Act; Special Marriage Act |
| Language | Hindi, occasionally bilingual |
| Not usable | Mandir certificate, affidavit of marriage alone or a photocopy attested by a notary |
| Courier time | About 2 days to Delhi |
| Charge | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per certificate + courier |
| Delhi time | 2–3 working days |
Getting a registered marriage certificate in Patna before the apostille
In Bihar, many marriages are never registered, and families rely on photographs or a marriage affidavit. That is not enough for MEA. The couple should register at the Patna district registry or before the Marriage Officer and obtain a signed certificate.
Registration after the wedding is allowed. You will typically need the invitation card, photographs, age and address proof of both spouses and witnesses. The certificate that follows is what we apostille.
If you only have a marriage affidavit and your embassy accepts that instead, the affidavit itself can be apostilled after notarisation – ask us which document your destination wants.
Some Gulf sponsors accept a notarised marriage affidavit; most European and North American missions do not.
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Apostille or attestation? Marriage certificate apostille in Patna for Gulf visas
Patna clients often ask for “attestation for Dubai” and “apostille for Saudi” in the same breath. The difference matters:
- Saudi Arabia, Oman: Convention members – an MEA apostille is used.
- UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain: not members for this purpose – MEA attestation plus the embassy’s legalisation.
- Both cases: we start from the same registered certificate, so register first.
Read more on marriage certificate apostille in Bihar.
DestinationsGulf, UK or USA – marriage certificate apostille in Patna by country
These are the countries Patna families most often ask us about.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | ApostilleFamily visa – apostille accepted. |
| United Kingdom | ApostilleSpouse visa – translation for Hindi. |
| USA, Canada | ApostilleDependant and sponsorship visas. |
| Germany | ApostilleFamily reunion with translation. |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationMEA attestation plus embassy legalisation. |
| Bahrain | ApostilleApostille Convention member – the MEA apostille is accepted. |
We check the current status of your destination before we begin.
Marriage certificate attestation fees → SnagsWhat holds up Patna files
Unregistered marriage
No certificate yet? Register first – the apostille needs a state document.
Affidavit for Europe
European missions rarely accept affidavits instead of a certificate.
Dubai = attestation
The UAE needs attestation and legalisation, not apostille.
How a marriage certificate apostille in Patna is completed
- WhatsApp usCertificate photo and country.
- Courier from PatnaOriginal to Delhi.
- Notary & SDMAttestation in New Delhi.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier back to Patna.
Sending the certificate from Patna
Envelope checklist:
- registered marriage certificate (original);
- passport copies of husband and wife;
- the destination country on a slip.
There is no pickup. Courier 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.
PriceMarriage certificate apostille in Patna: cost
Includes notary, SDM attestation, MEA apostille and handling.
Return courier at actuals; translation quoted per page.
Marriage certificate apostille in Patna – questions
Our marriage is not registered. Can we still get an apostille?
Register it at the Patna registry first; then the certificate can be apostilled.
Can a marriage affidavit be apostilled?
Yes, after notarisation, but only some countries accept an affidavit instead of a certificate.
Is Oman apostille or attestation?
Oman is a Convention member, so an apostille is used.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille in Patna take?
About 2–3 working days in Delhi plus courier time.
Do you have pickup in Patna?
No home pickup – courier it, or drop it at our Delhi office yourself.
Is a Hindi certificate accepted in the UK?
Yes, with an English translation.
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Get your Patna certificate apostilled
WhatsApp a photo and the destination – we confirm whether you need apostille or attestation, and the fee.
INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 21 October 2026 · Reviewed by the INFINITYGRO apostille team, New Delhi