Lost Original Documents? How NRIWAY Helps You Get Apostille After Reissue

Losing important documents like birth certificates, degrees, or marriage certificates is extremely common—especially for NRIs who have shifted countries multiple times. Fortunately, you can still complete the Apostille process after reissuing documents, and NRIWAY helps you through every step.

Why Reissued Documents Are Accepted for Apostille

MEA and state authorities accept documents as long as they are:

  • Issued by the original authority

  • Verifiable and genuine

  • Recently printed, sealed, and signed

Common Documents That NRIs Lose Frequently

  • Birth certificates

  • Degree certificates

  • Mark sheets

  • Marriage certificates

  • PCC reports

  • Affidavits and legal documents

How NRIWAY Helps You Get Apostille Even If Originals Are Lost

1. Reissue Assistance

NRIWAY coordinates with:

  • Municipal corporations

  • Universities

  • Registrar offices

  • Courts and government departments

2. Verification and Fresh Seal Collection

Once reissued, documents are verified and prepared for Apostille processing.

3. State/SDM Authentication

We ensure the document receives:

  • State HRD/Home Department seal, or

  • SDM attestation

4. MEA Apostille Stamp

After authentication, NRIWAY obtains the Apostille sticker from MEA.

5. Delivery to NRIs Abroad

Apostilled reissued documents are delivered anywhere worldwide.

Conclusion

Losing original documents does not prevent you from completing Apostille requirements. With NRIWAY’s reissue support and end-to-end Apostille processing, NRIs can get legally valid, authenticated documents without returning to India or facing delays.

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