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What is an Apostille Certificate? Complete Guide to Legalization in Kolkata

By Apostille Advisory Dept. Published: August 18, 2026
What is an Apostille Certificate? Complete Guide to Legalization in Kolkata

If you are planning to study, work, or settle abroad, you will likely be asked to submit an Apostille certificate. But what does this mean?

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is an official authentication sticker attached to your original documents by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. It legalizes the document for use in all countries participating in the Hague Convention of 1961.

Which Documents Require Apostille?

  • Educational Documents: Class 10th & 12th Marksheets, Pass Certificates, Degree Certificates.
  • Personal Documents: Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC).

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