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Home Department is essential part of the government of a state and its official department that looks after various functions like administration, document legalization, maintenance of law and order etc. Each state in India has its own Home Department and they have their own process /protocol that they follow for attesting documents issued by that state.
Documents which are attested by Home Department of every state of India are known as Personal Documents.
Attestation of personal documents by the Home Department plays a very important role when you travel to a foreign country for a long term visit purpose like studies/ work/ dependent visa types globally. For this process, certificates are submitted to the home department of the state which issued the document and upon stamping the state confirms the genuinity of the document. It also works as a verification document of the for the certificate holder.
Please click on "Personal certificates Attestation" for Home Department Attestation process.
Below mentioned countries require Certificates to be attested from Home Department :
ANR Overseas can provide service and support for all kinds of attestation services related to Personal Certificates.
We provide attestation services pan India and even global locations. Personal Certificate Attestation or Legalization by Home Department can be done by courier/registered post from India and abroad.
Find answers to common questions.
Home Department Attestation is the process of verifying personal documents by the Home Department of the state where the document was issued. It confirms the authenticity of the certificate for international use.
Personal documents such as :
Home Department Attestation is required for long-term stays abroad such as work visa, student visa, dependent visa, PR, and family sponsorship. It verifies the genuineness of the document.
Yes, most Gulf countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain require Home Department Attestation before MEA and Embassy attestation.
Processing time depends on the state and document type. It usually takes 3–10 working days.
No, the document must be attested by the Home Department of the state where it was originally issued.
Yes, Home Department Attestation is required for personal documents submitted for student visa and overseas education.
Yes, ANR Overseas provides Home Department Attestation services across all states in India with door-to-door support.
Yes, ANR Overseas accepts documents by courier or registered post from anywhere in India and abroad.
Countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, China, Egypt, Italy, Thailand, Vietnam and many others require Home Department Attestation.
ANR Overseas Provides Apostille & Attestation Services Across India
The following list includes some of the cities, This list is not comprehensive and can include more cities.