Provisional Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille or embassy attestation for the provisional degree certificate your university issues before convocation, for jobs and admissions that cannot wait for the final degree.
Provisional certificate apostille: quick answer
Provisional certificate apostille means getting your provisional certificate certified by the Ministry of External Affairs with an apostille sticker, so that Hague Convention countries accept it without any embassy stamp. The steps are Notary, SDM New Delhi and the MEA apostille; the MEA's own fee is ₹50 per document.
Going to the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country outside the Hague Convention? Then you need Provisional certificate attestation instead: the same notary and SDM steps, MEA attestation, and legalisation by that country's embassy in New Delhi.
INFINITYGRO handles Provisional degree certificate apostille for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your provisional certificate and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a provisional certificate is apostilled
Indian universities often take months, sometimes more than a year, to hand over the final degree. In the meantime they issue a provisional certificate confirming that you have passed. If a job or admission abroad starts before convocation, the provisional certificate is what you can legalise.
The provisional certificate can carry an MEA apostille for Hague countries or MEA attestation plus embassy legalisation for the Gulf. Keep in mind that some authorities accept it only for a limited time and ask for the final degree later.
Early job offers
Joining abroad before your convocation date.
Master's admission
Universities that accept a provisional certificate for enrolment.
Visa files
Embassies that need proof of completed studies now.
Final degree later
Many clients apostille the final degree once it arrives.
Provisional certificate apostille: step-by-step process
Pick the column that matches the country where the provisional certificate will be used.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiYour provisional certificate is attested by a notary in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationThe SDM office verifies the notary's seal and signature.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotaryNotary attestation in New Delhi.
- 2SDMSDM verification in New Delhi.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation stamp.
- 4Embassy legalisationLegalisation by the embassy of the destination country.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Provisional certificate attestation
- Original provisional certificate signed by the university
- All semester marksheets or the consolidated marksheet
- Passport copy (photo page and address page)
- Signed authorisation letter (we send the format)
- The destination country and purpose (job, study, licence or family visa)
Provisional certificate apostille charges and time
| MEA apostille (government fee) | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation (for embassy route) | No MEA fee for normal attestation |
| INFINITYGRO service, apostille | Usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document |
| Embassy legalisation | Depends on the country; quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Time | Expected date confirmed in your written quote |
Each provisional certificate, marksheet or registration certificate is a separate document for the MEA. See the degree certificate apostille fees page for a stage-by-stage breakdown.
Tips before sending your provisional certificate
- Check whether your provisional certificate has a validity date; some universities print one.
- Ask the foreign employer or university in writing whether they accept a provisional certificate before you spend on it.
- When the final degree arrives, it is a new document and needs its own apostille.
Official links for provisional certificate apostille and attestation
Rules change from time to time. These government and official pages are the primary sources we follow:
FAQs: Provisional certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my provisional certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
There are three steps: notary attestation in New Delhi, SDM verification of the notary, and the MEA apostille. You do not need to visit Delhi; courier the provisional certificate to our office and we handle each stage and return it by courier.
What are the charges for Provisional certificate apostille?
The MEA charges a government fee of ₹50 per document for an apostille. Our service charge for Provisional certificate apostille is usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, and courier is extra. Embassy attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries costs more and is quoted per country. You always get a written quote first.
Can a provisional certificate be apostilled by MEA?
Yes, a provisional certificate issued and signed by the university can be apostilled or attested. Acceptance abroad is decided by the receiving authority, so confirm they accept it.
What documents are required for Provisional certificate attestation?
The original provisional certificate, a clear copy of your passport (photo and address pages), and a signed authorisation letter that we send you. Tell us the destination country and purpose, because the route depends on it.
What is the process for Provisional certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the provisional certificate is notarised and verified by the SDM in New Delhi, attested by the MEA, and then legalised by the embassy of the destination country. For the UAE, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds a final stamp inside the UAE.
Will I need to apostille my final degree later?
Often yes. Many employers and licensing bodies accept the provisional certificate for joining and ask for the final degree within a set period.
How long does Provisional certificate apostille take?
The time depends on the queues at the SDM office, the MEA and, for attestation, the embassy. We confirm an expected completion date in your written quote and update you on WhatsApp at every stage. Embassy attestation takes longer than an apostille.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my provisional certificate need?
It depends on the country where you will use the provisional certificate. Hague Convention countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Germany, Italy, the UK and Australia, accept the MEA apostille. Non-Hague countries, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and China, need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalisation.
My provisional certificate is printed on plain paper. Is that a problem?
It can still be apostilled if it carries the university's seal and an authorised signature. A downloaded copy without a signature is not accepted.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my provisional certificate?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. We do not offer pickup; clients courier the provisional certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your provisional certificate for apostille or attestation
Start with a WhatsApp photo of the provisional certificate and the destination. You will know the route, the paperwork and the cost before posting the original.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apostille for other educational certificates
Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.