Certificate Attestation in Chennai – Frequently Asked Questions
What is certificate attestation?
Certificate attestation officially verifies a document for use in another country. People need it for employment, higher education, immigration, family visas, professional licensing and business purposes.
Authorities can verify educational certificates such as degrees and diplomas. They can also verify birth certificates, marriage certificates, PCCs, Power of Attorney and commercial documents. The authorities in the country of issue complete the required checks first. The destination country then completes its required attestation.
For Indian documents, the requirements can include university or state verification, Ministry of External Affairs – MEA attestation, Apostille and embassy attestation.
MEA does not require renewal of its attestation stamp on permanent certificates simply because time has passed. This applies to documents such as degrees, birth certificates and marriage certificates, provided the original certificate and attestation remain clear, intact and in good condition. PCCs are different because the receiving authority can ask for a recently issued certificate. UAE MoFA also confirms that an attested document itself has no expiry date.
Where can I get a certificate attestation in Chennai?
You can get certificate attestation in Chennai through AttestationMEA by GloboPrime india at St. Thomas Mount. We assist with educational, personal and commercial documents for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries.
Services include degree certificate attestation, marriage certificate attestation, birth certificate attestation and PCC attestation. We also assist with Power of Attorney attestation, HRD attestation, MEA attestation, Apostille and embassy attestation.
The Ministry of External Affairs has decentralised MEA attestation and Apostille services to Chennai. MEA accepts documents through its authorised outsourced service providers.
How to get UAE attestation in India?
Start with the required Indian verification for your document. Next, complete Ministry of External Affairs – MEA attestation.
After MEA, submit one UAE digital attestation application. The same application completes UAE Embassy New Delhi attestation and UAE MOFA attestation.
UAE authorities collect the original document in India, check it and return it by courier. You can then download the final digitally attested document and verify it online.
How much does UAE attestation cost?
For an Indian educational or personal document, the current UAE government charges total AED 300. This includes AED 150 for UAE Mission attestation and AED 150 for UAE MOFA attestation.
For commercial documents, the UAE government charges total AED 2,150. This includes AED 2,000 for Mission attestation and AED 150 for UAE MOFA. Indian state verification, university verification, HRD, courier and service charges are separate.
How many days will it take for UAE attestation?
UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA digital attestation normally takes 2 to 3 business days after Indian MEA attestation.
The courier generally returns the original certificate within another 24 to 48 hours after release. Remote locations can take 48 to 72 hours.
The full certificate attestation time from Chennai also depends on the Indian checks required before MEA. These can include university verification, Tamil Nadu HRD, Home Department or another Indian authentication.
Which documents are required for attestation?
People commonly submit degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and school certificates for attestation. Personal documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, PCCs and medical certificates.
Other documents include employment records, Power of Attorney, company documents, commercial agreements and trade documents. You normally need the original certificate, identification and any previous authentication required for that document.
For UAE digital attestation from India, submit birth, marriage and death certificates in original form. UAE authorities do not accept laminated documents for this service.
What documents do I need for certificate attestation?
For certificate attestation from India, keep the original certificate, passport copy and supporting documents for that certificate. Educational documents can also need marksheets or transcripts.
Qatar requires a transcript when you submit a foreign bachelor’s degree for academic certificate attestation.
Saudi healthcare licensing requires the qualification and verification report. Professional registration can also require professional registration records and relevant experience documents.
How to process attestation in UAE?
For UAE-issued documents, submit the application online through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For documents issued abroad, start the authentication in the country that issued the document. Indian documents go through the required Indian authentication and MEA first.
After MEA, one UAE application covers UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA. Documents from other countries follow the UAE Mission requirements for their country of issue.
What is the MOFA attestation fee?
UAE MOFA charges AED 150 for an individual document and AED 2,000 for a commercial document.
When an Indian educational or personal document needs both UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA digital attestation, the total UAE government charge is AED 300. The charge is AED 150 for each attestation.
UAE Degree, Visa and Professional Attestation Requirements
Is degree attestation mandatory for UAE?
Yes. Degree attestation is mandatory when you use your university qualification for a regulated professional job in the UAE.
Engineers, teachers, healthcare professionals and other licensed professionals cannot use an unattested foreign degree for professional registration.
Engineers in regulated engineering positions need an authenticated qualification. Their foreign degree must also meet UAE Qualification Recognition requirements. Teachers applying for professional licensing need an academic certificate with equivalency or attestation.
Is attestation mandatory for a UAE visa?
Certificate attestation is not required for every UAE visa. It becomes mandatory when you use a foreign certificate to prove a qualification, family relationship or professional eligibility.
Engineers using a foreign degree for professional engineer registration need an attested and recognised engineering qualification. Teachers also need recognised and attested academic qualifications for educational professional licensing.
Spouse sponsorship requires an attested marriage certificate. Family applications for children can also require attested birth certificates.
What is Mosadaqa in Saudi Arabia?
Mosadaqa is Saudi Arabia’s electronic service for checking educational certificates issued outside the Kingdom.
The service contacts the educational institution that issued the qualification. It checks the certificate, qualification, study method and academic information.
Mosadaqa covers diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, higher diplomas, master’s degrees and PhDs.
It is especially important for foreign professionals whose academic qualifications need verification for Saudi employment or professional accreditation.
Is UAE equivalency mandatory for teachers?
For UAE teacher professional licensing, a foreign academic qualification must meet the education authority’s equivalency or attestation requirement.
UAE professional licensing rules list an academic certificate with equivalency or attestation among the requirements for certified teachers.
This certificate is mandatory for teachers applying to schools where the employer checks the bachelor’s degree, teaching qualification and subject specialisation during appointment and licensing.
Can MOFA attestation be done in India?
Yes. You can now complete UAE MOFA attestation for eligible Indian-issued documents while the original document remains in India.
First complete the required Indian verification and MEA attestation. After that, one UAE digital application completes UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA attestation.
Once you complete this combined service, you do not need to send the document separately to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for another MOFA attestation.
How do I get a certificate attested in India for the UAE?
First complete the Indian authentication required for your document. Educational certificates can need university, HRD or another recognised educational verification.
Personal certificates need the applicable state authentication. Commercial documents need the correct commercial authentication.
Next, submit the document for MEA attestation. After MEA, one UAE application completes UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA digital attestation.
How to attest documents from the UAE Embassy in India?
Complete the required Indian authentication and MEA attestation first.
Once MEA is complete, apply through the UAE digital attestation service. Select India as the issuing country, pay the UAE Mission and UAE MOFA fees, and arrange collection of the original document.
The completed digital certificate carries both UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA attestation.
How to apply for UAE attestation?
Complete the required Indian verification and MEA attestation first.
Next, log in to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation service. Choose UAE Embassy and Consulate abroad, select India, enter the certificate details and pay the fees.
The approved service provider collects the original. After approval, you can download the completed UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA digital attestation.
Can I apply for MOFA attestation online?
Yes. You can apply for UAE MOFA attestation online.
Indian documents must first complete the required Indian verification and MEA attestation. You can then submit them through the UAE online service for UAE Embassy New Delhi and UAE MOFA digital attestation.
The service still requires the physical original for verification. An approved service provider collects the document.
Who is authorised to attest documents in India?
The authorised authority depends on the document and its intended international use.
State and Union Territory authorities authenticate eligible documents before MEA. Universities and educational authorities verify educational certificates. Chambers of Commerce handle commercial authentication.
The Ministry of External Affairs provides final Indian attestation or Apostille. MEA currently accepts applications through designated outsourced service providers instead of direct individual submission at its main counter.
What is the current UAE certificate attestation process for Indian documents in 2026?
For an India-issued document, complete the required Indian authentication first. This includes MEA attestation where applicable.
The current UAE digital service then allows one application to cover UAE Embassy New Delhi attestation and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation together.
The UAE Embassy in New Delhi describes this as “one service, two attestations.” The applicant receives the digitally attested result by email. A MoFA-approved courier handles the original document.
Where can I get certificate attestation in Chennai?
You can coordinate certificate attestation from Chennai for educational, personal and commercial documents issued in India.
The government authentication you need depends on the document, issuing state and destination country.
Globoprime Attestation India assists clients from St. Thomas Mount, Velacherry, Tambaram, Guindy, Porur, Anna Nagar, T Nagar, Chromepet, Adyar, Pallavaram, OMR, Nungambakkam, Ambattur, Mylapore and Egmore.
Saudi Arabia, Notary and Overseas Document FAQs
Is SCFHS registration mandatory for doctors and nurses in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and other regulated healthcare professionals must complete Saudi Commission for Health Specialties professional classification and professional registration before practising in Saudi Arabia.
SCFHS also requires verification of foreign qualifications submitted for classification. An SCFHS-approved verification company must complete this check.
Is DataFlow required for healthcare jobs in Saudi Arabia?
SCFHS requires primary-source verification for foreign healthcare qualifications. An approved verification provider carries out this check.
SCFHS requires the verification result for qualifications issued outside Saudi Arabia. It also checks professional registration and relevant foreign experience documents.
Do school certificates need attestation when moving children to the UAE?
Foreign school records can require authentication or equivalency when a child transfers into the UAE education system.
This is particularly important for Grade 12 recognition and admissions that require formal equivalency. The UAE Ministry of Education provides separate services for foreign Grade 12 equivalency and for students entering public schools from schools outside the UAE.
Can a Notary Public certify a true copy?
Yes. A Notary Public can certify a photocopy as a true copy of the original document.
You must present the original document with the copy. The notary compares both documents before applying the notarial signature and seal.
People commonly use true-copy notarisation for passports, Aadhaar, educational certificates, degree certificates, company documents, agreements and supporting documents.
What documents do I need for notarisation in Chennai?
Bring the original document and a valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar or passport.
For a certified true copy, bring the original so the Notary Public can compare it with the copy.
For an affidavit, declaration, agreement or Power of Attorney, bring the completed document. You also need the correct non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp where applicable. Bring supporting documents and any witnesses required for the document.
Where can I find a Notary Public near me in Chennai?
You can get Notary Public assistance in Chennai for affidavits, declarations, Power of Attorney, agreements and certified true copies. Assistance is also available for documents you need to use in India or abroad.
GloboPrime assists clients with notarisation in St. Thomas Mount and Thousand Lights, Chennai.
The St. Thomas Mount office also serves Alandur, Guindy, Velachery, Tambaram, Pallavaram, Chromepet and nearby areas. Always use a Notary Public who holds a valid Certificate of Practice and authorised notarial seal.
What documents can a Notary Public notarise?
A Notary Public in Chennai can notarise affidavits, declarations, Power of Attorney, agreements, consent letters and undertakings.
A notary can also handle identity documents, educational certificate copies, business documents and other legal instruments.
The notary can verify signatures, administer oaths, take affidavits, certify true copies and authenticate documents intended for use outside India.
Notarisation does not replace registration when Indian law requires registration with the Sub-Registrar.
How do I get an affidavit notarised in Chennai?
Prepare the affidavit with the correct declaration. Then purchase the applicable non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp.
Visit a Notary Public with your original photo ID and supporting documents. The person making the affidavit is known as the deponent.
The deponent signs the affidavit and swears or affirms that its contents are true before the Notary Public. The notary then records the act and applies the signature and seal.
The wording and supporting evidence should match the purpose for which you will submit the affidavit.
Which certificates should I attest before travelling abroad for a job?
The documents you need depend on your profession, destination country and employer requirements.
For overseas employment, you commonly need your degree or diploma, professional qualification and experience certificate. Healthcare professionals can also need nursing or medical certificates.
Some employment or residence applications also require a Police Clearance Certificate.
If your family travels with you, spouse sponsorship can require an attested marriage certificate. Dependent children can also need attested birth certificates.
Only attest the documents required for your job, visa, professional licence or family application.
Do I need certificate attestation for a student visa?
Indian students must verify or authenticate their academic certificates according to the destination country’s requirements.
Germany uses APS verification for most Indian applicants. Universities and immigration authorities in the UK, Canada, Australia, USA, Ireland and New Zealand use their own admission and student visa requirements to check educational qualifications.
Certificate attestation, Apostille or legalisation is required when the university, education authority or destination country asks for authenticated foreign educational documents.
For a Germany student visa, most applicants with Indian academic qualifications must obtain an APS Certificate.
APS verifies Indian school, university and degree records. The German Missions in India require the APS Certificate for most student visa applications. Applicants also submit their previous academic qualifications.
