How to Certify a Copy of a Document
The Notary certifies that the copy is accurate.
Where to Authenticate a Document
If you need U.S. Department of State documents to be authenticated, please refer to the Office of Vital Records. The Office of Authentications provides signed certificates of authenticity for a variety of documents to individuals, institutions, and government agencies to be used abroad.
Apostille Process and Providers
Only original documents duly authenticated by the designated authorities of the State Governments and issued Indian Apostille stamp by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Apostille is done on the reverse side of the original document by affixing a unique sticker with unique number.
The following is a list of the most common officials and the types of documents they can certify for the apostille process:
- Doctors
- Solicitor or Notary public
- Companies House officer
- HMRC officer
- Judge
- Government Registrar
Apostille for PCC
Steps involved in Apostille:
- Registering online for apostille.
- Sending the documents for office/visiting our office to deposit the document.
- Online payment for apostille.
- Receiving the tracking number for the documents.
- Check updates online.
- Get emails regarding the apostille status.
DFA Apostille Services
ONLY EXCEPTIONAL AND EMERGENCY CASES are allowed on walk-in basis at Courtesy Lane in DFA Aseana and other Consular Offices in the Philippines. Non-emergency applicants must secure an online appointment at passport.gov.ph.