Apostille Online in Chennai: Start with Scans, Track Progress and Get Documents Couriered Back

 

Can you get an apostille online?

Partly. The apostille itself is placed on your original document, so the originals still have to reach the authorities. For some universities, the MEA’s e-Sanad system allows online verification and an e-apostille. For most documents, though, the practical way to do it “online” is to start with scans and send originals by courier.

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Each MEA apostille carries a unique number that the receiving authority abroad can verify.

Apostille or attestation: which one do you need?

Hague Convention countries need an apostille, not embassy attestation. Embassy attestation is used for countries outside the Hague Convention. A few member countries, such as Germany and mainland China, do not accept apostilles from India and follow their own rules.

	Apostille	Embassy Attestation
Used for	Hague Convention countries that accept Indian apostilles, such as France, Italy, Spain and Australia	Non-member countries, such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait
Final authority	MEA, Government of India	Embassy of the destination country, after MEA attestation
Embassy visit needed	No	Yes

How the online apostille process works

Starting online works well for:

• Students: applying to universities abroad on tight deadlines.
• Professionals: who can’t take time off to visit offices.
• NRIs: whose documents are in Tamil Nadu but who live elsewhere.
• Businesses: that need commercial documents apostilled for exports or overseas contracts.

Category	Examples	Usual step before MEA apostille
Educational certificates	SSLC, HSC (plus two), degree (BA, BCom, BSc, BE, BTech), diploma, nursing, MBBS, MBA, mark sheets, transcripts	Verification by the issuing university or board, then authentication by the Tamil Nadu state government (often called HRD attestation)
Non-educational certificates	Birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, death certificate	Authentication by the Tamil Nadu state government’s designated department, or SDM attestation where it is accepted
Police clearance	PCC issued by the Passport Office	Usually submitted to MEA directly, as it is a central government document
Legal	Affidavits, power of attorney, declarations	Notarisation, then state authentication

What you need to provide for Apostille

Original document. The apostille is placed on the original certificate, so we need the actual document. If you only have a copy, ask us before sending it, as whether a copy can be used depends on the document.

Passport copy. A clear copy of the first and last pages.

Supporting documents for education. Related mark sheets or transcripts, if the university asks for them during verification.

Step-by-step online apostille process from Chennai

• Share scans. Send scans on WhatsApp or email for a free check.
• Get a quote. We confirm the route, timeline and an itemised quotation.
• Courier originals. Send the originals to us by tracked courier.
• Verification, state authentication and MEA apostille. We handle each step and keep you updated.
• Courier back. The apostilled documents are couriered to your address.

What is e-Sanad?

e-Sanad is the MEA’s online system for document verification and apostille. It works only for documents from issuing authorities that are on the platform. Where your university is on e-Sanad, we can tell you whether that route is available.

How to submit your documents from Chennai

You can start the process in three ways:

Submit at our office: bring your originals for checking and submission.

By courier: send your documents from anywhere in Chennai and its suburbs, including Tambaram, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, Porur, Avadi and the OMR corridor, or from Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts and outside Tamil Nadu.

Online first: share scans by WhatsApp or email for a free check, then send the originals. The apostilled documents are couriered back to your address.

When sending by courier, use a tracked service, keep photocopies for yourself and pack certificates flat so they don't fold or tear.

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How long does an online apostille take?

It depends on the document. Once a document is ready for submission, the apostille stage can take 2–3 working days. Educational certificates usually take longer, because the issuing university must verify them and the state government must authenticate them first. Courier time is added at both ends. We give you a realistic timeline after checking your documents.

Common mistakes with online apostille

Laminated certificates. Lamination can cause problems during verification and apostille, so don’t laminate certificates you may need abroad.

Name mismatches. Different spellings on your passport and certificates can lead to questions later. Check them before you start.

Poor scans. Blurred or cropped scans make the initial check unreliable. Scan the full page in colour.

Untracked courier. Always use a tracked courier for originals.

FAQ Section

Is a fully online apostille possible?

Only for some documents through e-Sanad. Most documents still need originals.

How do I send documents?

By tracked courier, after we have checked your scans.

Can I track progress?

Yes. We update you at each stage on WhatsApp or email.

How much does online apostille cost?

It depends on the document and steps. We provide an itemised quotation.

Can someone else submit my documents?

Yes. We submit your documents on your behalf, so you don’t need to visit any office yourself.

Is my original document needed?

Usually, yes. The apostille is placed on the original document, so scans are used only for the initial check. If you only have a copy, ask us whether it can be used.

What is the difference between apostille and attestation?

An apostille is issued by the MEA for Hague Convention countries such as France, Italy and Australia. Attestation involves the MEA and then the embassy of the destination country, and is used for non-member countries such as the UAE and Qatar, and for mainland China.

 

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