Home Department attestation
Home Department Attestation Service in India
The Home Department of the state attests non-educational documents: birth, marriage, death, experience and other personal certificates. It is the state-level step, after the notary and before the MEA. We take your document through each office and return it attested.
- Personal documents
- Fee confirmed before you start
- Updates on WhatsApp
Notice: Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with any council, embassy or government authority.
Where the Home Department sits
The chain for a personal document.
A notary public attests the document first.
Home Department of the stateThis page
Checks the document and attests it.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirms the seal of the state.
The step of the country you are going to.
What the Home Department's seal looks like
A birth certificate issued in Kerala, May 2026: the Kerala Home Department verified and attested it, then the MEA Apostille was added at the Regional Passport Office in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala Home Department and apostille
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The seal of the Home Department, Government of Kerala, and the words Verified and Attested, signed by an Under Secretary at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram.
Home Department attestationApostille sticker
The Government of India apostille. It names the document (here a birth certificate), the Home Department officer who signed it, and that it was certified in Thiruvananthapuram by the Regional Passport Office of the MEA.
MEA seal
The round seal of the Ministry of External Affairs, on the sticker.
Officer's stamp
The stamp of the Assistant Passport Officer (Attestation), Regional Passport Office, Thiruvananthapuram, Ministry of External Affairs. No embassy stamp follows.
A real case, shown with the names, numbers and signatures hidden.
Who needs Home Department attestation?
Anyone taking a personal document abroad.
A family or residence visa
Marriage and birth certificates, to join or sponsor your family.
Work abroad
Experience and medical certificates that an employer or authority asks for.
Legal matters
Death, divorce and single status certificates for use in another country.
How we handle it
Who does what, from your first message to the attested document.
Step 1: Tell us the document and the country
YouWe confirm the offices, the fee and the expected time for your case before you send anything.
Step 2: We collect your documents
TruewayThe original document and a passport copy, at a branch or by courier. We check names, dates and seals before anything is submitted.
Step 3: The notary attests it
AuthorityA notary public adds a signature and stamp. This comes before every other office.
Step 4: The Home Department attests it
AuthorityThe Home Department of the state checks the document and adds its seal. Trueway does not control this step. We follow it and send you updates on WhatsApp.
Step 5: The next office, or back to you
TruewayWe take the document on to the next office if you need it, or return it to you at a branch or by courier.
Documents required
From Trueway's working checklist. Your exact list is confirmed after your enquiry.
Watch: the attestation process explained
Our team explains the whole chain: notary, state, MEA, apostille and embassy.
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What does it cost?
Connect with the Trueway team for the fee. It depends on the document, the state that issued it and the country it is for. We confirm it on WhatsApp, together with the expected time, before you decide.
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The notary comes first
A personal document is attested by a notary before the Home Department sees it.
Notary attestationHome Department or SDM
Both are state-level steps. Which one is accepted depends on the country. We confirm it before you send anything.
SDM attestationNo expiry date on the seal
The attestation itself carries no expiry date. The office abroad may still ask for a recent document.
Guides
The process, explained in full.
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Google reviews
What clients say about their attestation
Google reviews that mention attestation or the apostille.
GOPIKA KRISHNAN G
Good service..Thank youTrue way team especially ms.Archana for helping and support throughout my certificate attestation process.
Abishek S Kumar
Thank you senior customer relations manager of trueway international Mary Jami mam for helping me getting my Saudi PCC and also it's MOFA Apostilation. Very very helpful.
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I had a very smooth experience with Trueway International for my certificate attestation. Special thanks to Mary Jemi for her support and guidance throughout the process. Everything was handled quickly and professionally. Highly recommended!
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Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about Home Department attestation.
What is Home Department attestation?
It is the state-level attestation of a non-educational document such as a birth, marriage, death or experience certificate. Only after it can the MEA and the embassy attest the document.
Which documents does the Home Department attest?
Non-educational documents: birth, marriage and death certificates, experience and medical certificates, transfer, single status and divorce certificates, a police clearance certificate and a driving licence.
What comes before the Home Department?
The notary. A notary public attests the document with a signature and stamp, and it then goes to the Home Department.
Which documents do I have to give?
The original document and a copy of your passport or another ID proof. For a marriage certificate, the passport copies of husband and wife; for the birth certificate of a minor, the passport copies of the parents.
Does the attestation expire?
The attestation itself carries no expiry date. The office abroad may still ask for a recently issued document.
How long does Home Department attestation take?
It depends on the document, the state that issued it and the country it is for. We tell you the expected time for your case before you start, and send updates on WhatsApp.
What does Home Department attestation cost?
Connect with the Trueway team on WhatsApp. The fee depends on the document, the state that issued it and the country it is for, and we confirm it before you decide.
Is Trueway part of the HRD, the MEA or an embassy?
No. Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with any council, embassy or government authority.
Need Home Department attestation? Tell us the document
We reply on WhatsApp with the steps and the fee.