Apostille for Birth, Degree & Affidavit Together

Many applicants applying for study, job, PR, or marriage abroad need to apostille multiple documents at the same time — commonly:

  • Birth Certificate

  • Degree Certificate

  • Affidavit

Since each document falls under a different category, the verification process differs. Understanding how to handle them together can help avoid delays and rejection.

What Is Apostille?

An apostille is an international authentication issued in India by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under the Hague Convention. It validates documents for use in Hague member countries.

Each document receives a separate apostille sticker or certificate.

Document-Wise Apostille Process

1. Birth Certificate (Personal Document)

Verification Steps:

  1. Notary attestation (if required)

  2. State Home Department attestation

  3. Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs

Common Uses:

  • PR & Immigration

  • Dependent Visa

  • OCI application

  • Marriage abroad

2. Degree Certificate (Educational Document)

Verification Steps:

  1. University verification

  2. State HRD (Higher Education Department) attestation

  3. Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs

Common Uses:

  • Student visa

  • Employment abroad

  • Professional license registration

3. Affidavit (Personal / Legal Document)

Affidavits are sworn legal statements and must:

  • Be properly notarized

  • Carry correct stamp paper (if required)

  • Be signed clearly

Verification Steps:

  1. Notary attestation

  2. State Home Department attestation

  3. Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs

Can All Three Be Apostilled Together?

Yes, but:

  • Each document is processed separately

  • Each receives its own apostille sticker

  • Verification routes differ (HRD vs Home Dept)

  • Processing time depends on the slowest document

Submitting them together can streamline coordination but does not merge the procedures.

Important Things to Check Before Submission

  • No lamination on documents

  • Clear and readable print

  • No name mismatch across documents

  • Proper prior attestation completed

  • Affidavit correctly drafted

Errors in one document can delay the entire set.

Estimated Processing Time

Time varies based on:

  • State verification requirements

  • University response time

  • Document condition

  • Whether records need re-verification

Educational documents often take longer due to university confirmation.

Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Degree not verified by university

  • Incorrect affidavit format

  • Damaged birth certificate

  • State attestation missing

  • Applying apostille instead of embassy attestation (wrong country type)

Careful document review is essential before submission.

Conclusion

Apostilling a Birth Certificate, Degree Certificate, and Affidavit together is possible, but each document follows a different verification route before reaching the MEA. Proper sequencing and document accuracy are key to smooth processing.

NRIWAY provides complete assistance for apostille services — handling personal, educational, and legal documents together with proper coordination, verification, and secure processing for international use.

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