U.S. documents go to India for property and inheritance, family matters, and work and study. India joined the Apostille Convention in 2005, so an apostille replaces the old embassy legalization.
Indian authorities look closely at educational documents and at names: a spelling that differs between a U.S. record and an Indian one is the most common reason for questions. Gather any name change records alongside.
At a glance
Why U.S. documents go to India
| Purpose | Documents usually apostilled |
|---|---|
| Property and inheritance | Power of attorney, death certificate, letters testamentary |
| Marriage and family | Marriage and birth certificates, divorce decree |
| Education and employment | Diploma and transcripts |
Translation
None needed for English-language U.S. documents. Translate after the apostille, so it is translated too. See translation requirements.
Things worth knowing
- Powers of attorney for Indian property often need registering in India after arrival.
- Name consistency across U.S. and Indian records matters more than usual.
- State or federal? A document issued by a state or county, or notarized, is apostilled by that state. One issued by a federal agency, such as an FBI check, by the U.S. Department of State.
How it works
Step 1
Tell us the documents
And what they are for in India.
Step 2
We check each one
Certified, notarized where needed, and recent enough.
Step 3
State and federal apostilles
Together, in one order.
Step 4
Back to you
Ready to translate and submit in India.
Apostille for India: common questions
Does India accept apostilles?
Yes. India has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 14 July 2005, so a U.S. apostille is all the certification it needs. No embassy step is involved.
Do I need a translation for India?
None needed for English-language U.S. documents.
Who apostilles my document?
The state that issued it, or where it was notarized. Federal documents such as an FBI check go to the U.S. Department of State. See apostille by state.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
HCCH Apostille Convention status table
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