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Apostille for Use in India

US degrees and transcripts are the documents Indian employers, universities, and government bodies most often want authenticated — and the process confuses everyone, because unlike Indian degrees (which go through HRD/eSanad), a US degree must be apostilled in the USA, through the state where the university sits. We handle that chain for you.

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The Correct Route

Who Actually Apostilles a US Degree & Transcripts

Competent Authority

University state's Secretary of State

Academic documents aren't government-issued, so they enter the apostille system via notarization: a notarized copy (or registrar-certified copy, depending on the state) is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the university's state — a NYU degree through New York, a Stanford degree through California. Some states require a county clerk step between notary and Secretary of State; we handle it when needed.

Requirements

What You Need Before We Start

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Your original degree/diploma and official transcripts (or scans, for the notarized-copy route — we confirm which your destination accepts).

2

For some states and destinations, a registrar-verified copy from the university works best — we tell you which route fits your case before anything ships.

3

The destination's requirement in writing if you have it (employer letter, university checklist) so we authenticate exactly what they'll accept.

Not sure your document qualifies? Send photos on WhatsApp — we check it for free before you courier anything.

When It's Needed

Where an Apostilled US Degree & Transcripts Is Required

Employment & background verification in India

Indian employers and background-check firms ask US-returned professionals for apostilled degrees — especially in banking, government-adjacent roles, and PSUs.

Higher study & PhD admissions

Indian universities admitting students with US bachelor's or master's degrees frequently require apostilled academic records for enrollment and equivalence.

Onward Gulf employment

US degree holders heading to the UAE, Saudi, or Qatar need the US-side authentication first — it's the foundation the embassy legalisation chain builds on.

Pricing

What It Costs

Quoted flat per document set once we know the university's state — notarization, any county step, the Secretary of State apostille, and US-side handling are all included. Degree + transcript bundles are cheaper than two separate orders; ask on WhatsApp.

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FAQ

US Degree & Transcripts Apostille — Common Questions

Is a US degree apostille the same as eSanad or HRD attestation?
No — those are for Indian documents. eSanad and HRD/state attestation authenticate certificates issued in India. A US degree flows the other way: it's authenticated in the USA via notarization and the university state's Secretary of State. If someone offers to "MEA apostille" your US degree in India, that's the wrong chain and it will be rejected.
Does the apostille go on my original degree?
Usually not — most US states apostille a notarized copy, leaving your original untouched. Some destinations insist on registrar-issued documents instead. Tell us what the requesting party wrote and we'll confirm the exact format they'll accept before anything is processed.
Do I need both degree and transcripts apostilled?
Depends on who's asking. Employers usually want the degree; universities usually want both. When in doubt, doing both in one shipment costs less than a second round later — we offer bundle pricing.
My university was in a different state than where I lived. Which state applies?
The university's state, always — the apostille authenticates via the state where the notarization happens and the institution sits, not where you lived or live now.
Is WES evaluation a substitute for an apostille?
No — they answer different questions. WES evaluates what your degree is worth academically; an apostille certifies the document is genuine for legal use under the Hague Convention. Indian authorities asking for an "apostilled degree" want the apostille, not a WES report.

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