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Marriage Certificate Attestation Services – Process & Requirements

SK Admin 16 Mar 2026 1 min read Document Guide
Marriage Certificate Attestation Services – Process & Requirements

Marriage certificate attestation is required for dependent visa, family visa, and many other immigration processes. Know the complete procedure and requirements.

Marriage Certificate Attestation

Marriage certificate attestation is required when you want to bring your spouse to a foreign country on a dependent visa, or for various legal purposes abroad. The process involves authenticating your Indian marriage certificate to make it legally valid internationally.

When is Marriage Certificate Attestation Required?

  • Applying for dependent/family visa
  • Spouse visa applications
  • Property transactions abroad
  • Insurance claims
  • Name change procedures in foreign countries

Attestation Process

  1. Notary Attestation
  2. Home Department / SDM Attestation
  3. MEA Attestation or Apostille (depending on destination country)
  4. Embassy Attestation (for non-Hague countries)

Processing Time

Marriage certificate attestation typically takes 10-15 working days. Express service available in 5-7 days with an additional charge. Contact S K Document Centre for exact timelines and charges.

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