1-30 days (varies by level)
₹50-5,000 (varies by authority)
Anyone with documents to attest
Individuals for foreign education, employment, visa
Notary, Gazetted Officer, HRD, MEA, Embassy (depends on purpose).
For general use: Visit notary with original and copy.
For government use: Get attested by gazetted officer.
For educational docs abroad: State HRD department.
For foreign use: Ministry of External Affairs.
Final step: Destination country embassy attestation.
To update details on your Document Attestation Guide — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Document Attestation Guide (https://www.mea.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Document Attestation Guide.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Document Attestation Guide from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://www.mea.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Document Attestation Guide", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Document Attestation Guide will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Document Attestation Guide, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://www.mea.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Document Attestation Guide is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Notary: General verification. Attestation: Official government verification for specific purpose.
Apostille is international attestation for countries under Hague Convention (simpler than embassy attestation).
Depends on destination country. Usually: Notary → HRD → MEA → Embassy (or Apostille instead of Embassy).
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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