School Leaving Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille or embassy attestation for school leaving certificates (SLC) and transfer certificates (TC), so your child can join a school abroad without delay.
School leaving certificate apostille: quick answer
In short, School leaving certificate apostille is the MEA's apostille on your school leaving certificate. It is recognised in every Hague Convention country. We complete it in three steps in New Delhi: notary, SDM verification and the MEA apostille, for which the government fee is ₹50 per document.
Countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are not in the Hague Convention, so for them you need School leaving certificate attestation: MEA attestation after the notary and SDM steps, followed by embassy legalisation.
We arrange Transfer certificate apostille from start to finish by courier, for clients in every State. Share a photo of the school leaving certificate on WhatsApp with the country name, and we confirm the route and price in writing.
Why a school leaving certificate needs an apostille
When a family moves abroad, the new school usually asks for proof that the child left the previous school properly and which grade they completed. In India that proof is the school leaving certificate, also called a transfer certificate.
Schools in the UAE and other Gulf countries generally ask for the transfer certificate to be attested, while schools in Hague countries accept an MEA apostille. We handle both routes for certificates issued by any recognised school in India.
Gulf school admission
Schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait ask for an attested TC.
Europe and Asia
Hague countries accept the MEA apostille.
Grade placement
The TC confirms the last grade completed.
Family visa
Often handled together with birth certificates.
School leaving certificate apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your school leaving certificate takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original school leaving certificate is notarised in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationSDM New Delhi countersigns after checking the notary.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotarySame notary step as the apostille.
- 2SDMSame SDM verification.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation instead of the apostille sticker.
- 4Embassy legalisationEmbassy stamp for the country where the school leaving certificate will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for School leaving certificate attestation
- Original school leaving or transfer certificate signed by the principal
- Child's birth certificate and last report card, if the new school asks for them
- Parent's passport copy and the child's passport copy
- Passport copy (photo page and address page)
- Signed authorisation letter (we send the format)
- The destination country and purpose (job, study, licence or family visa)
School leaving certificate apostille charges and time
| MEA apostille (government fee) | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation (for embassy route) | No MEA fee for normal attestation |
| INFINITYGRO service, apostille | Usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document |
| Embassy legalisation | Depends on the country; quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Time | Expected date confirmed in your written quote |
The MEA counts documents one by one; a consolidated marksheet can bring the cost down. More detail is on our degree certificate apostille fees page.
Tips before sending your school leaving certificate
- Ask the school to issue the TC on letterhead with the principal's signature and the school seal; handwritten forms without a seal cause problems.
- For the UAE, the school usually also needs the certificate attested by the UAE ministry after the embassy stage.
- Start early: school admission deadlines abroad do not move, and embassy queues can be long.
Official links for school leaving certificate apostille and attestation
Rules change from time to time. These government and official pages are the primary sources we follow:
FAQs: School leaving certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my school leaving certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
There are three steps: notary attestation in New Delhi, SDM verification of the notary, and the MEA apostille. You do not need to visit Delhi; courier the school leaving certificate to our office and we handle each stage and return it by courier.
What are the charges for School leaving certificate apostille?
For School leaving certificate apostille you pay the MEA fee of ₹50 per document plus our service charge of about ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document; courier is extra. Embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries is priced per embassy, and the quote is always given in writing before you send anything.
Do schools in Dubai need an attested transfer certificate?
Generally yes. Schools in Dubai and the rest of the UAE ask for the transfer certificate from outside the UAE to be attested. That means Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and the UAE embassy, followed by the UAE ministry.
What documents are required for School leaving certificate attestation?
Only a few things: the original school leaving certificate, a passport copy showing the photo and address pages, and our authorisation letter signed by you. Let us know the country and the purpose so we choose the right route.
What is the process for School leaving certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy: that is the four-step route for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The UAE also requires its own ministry stamp after you arrive.
Is a school leaving certificate the same as a transfer certificate?
Different schools use different names, but both confirm that the student has left the school and the last class completed. The legalisation route is the same.
How long does School leaving certificate apostille take?
An apostille is quicker than embassy attestation, because there is no embassy queue. The exact time depends on the SDM and MEA workload; your written quote gives an expected date, and WhatsApp updates follow each stage.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my school leaving certificate need?
The country decides. Apostille works for Hague members such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UK, France and Australia; attestation with embassy legalisation is needed for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, China and other non-members.
Can I apostille my child's school leaving certificate without the child being present?
Yes. A parent sends the original with passport copies; the child does not need to be present.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my school leaving certificate?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. We do not offer pickup; clients courier the school leaving certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your school leaving certificate for apostille or attestation
WhatsApp a photo of the school leaving certificate and tell us the destination country. You get the route, the documents list and a written quote before you courier anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apostille for other educational certificates
Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.