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Apostille

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Quick Summary

An Apostille is a certification that authenticates the origin of a public document, making it valid for legal use in all countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961.

An Apostille is a certification that authenticates the origin of a public document, making it valid for legal use in all countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961.

Key Characteristics

  • International certification for document authentication
  • Valid in all Hague Convention member countries (120+ countries)
  • Issued by designated authorities in each country

Legal Framework

Contains unique identification number for verification

Key Points

  • International certification for document authentication
  • Valid in all Hague Convention member countries (120+ countries)
  • Issued by designated authorities in each country
  • Eliminates need for embassy legalization
  • Applied to public documents like birth certificates, court orders
  • Contains unique identification number for verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Apostille and attestation?

Who can issue an Apostille in India?

How long is an Apostille valid?

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