Commercial Documents Attestation in India for Export and Business
Commercial documents attestation prepares business papers such as invoices, certificates of origin and incorporation documents for use abroad. The chain is usually notarization or Chamber of Commerce attestation, then an MEA apostille or attestation, with embassy attestation for countries outside the Hague Convention.
Attestation process for commercial documents attestation
- Document check and, where needed, notarization.
- Chamber of Commerce attestation or notarization, depending on the document.
- MEA apostille or attestation. After the state step, the MEA issues an apostille for Hague Convention countries. For countries such as the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, the MEA attests the document and the embassy then adds its attestation.
- Courier delivery with tracking.
Documents required
- Original commercial invoice, packing list or certificate
- Company registration and authorised signatory details
- GST and IEC details, if the authority asks
- Covering letter from the company
Common reasons for rejection
- Unsigned or unstamped invoices
- Authorised signatory not matching company records
- Missing Chamber or notary step
- Wrong route for the destination country
Last reviewed: . Rules, fees and Convention status change, so we re-check procedural pages regularly. We are a private facilitator, not the MEA, a state department or an embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certificates of incorporation, MOA and AOA, invoices, certificates of origin, board resolutions and powers of attorney.
Only when the importing country, bank or buyer asks for it. Confirm the requirement before you start.
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