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PEC Attestation and Apostille Services India Private Limited is a professional service provider specializing in document attestation, apostille, verification, and translation services. We help individuals and businesses get their documents legally recognized for use in foreign countries.
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Our offices are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays and national holidays.
Yes, we provide pickup and drop services for documents in most major cities across India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, and several others. This service ensures the safety of your documents and saves you time.
We accept payments through multiple channels including credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, and bank transfers. For most services, we require an advance payment with the balance due before document delivery.
Document attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of documents issued in one country for use in another country. It involves getting the documents certified by various authorities including notary, state government, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the embassy of the destination country.
Attestation is required for documents that will be used in non-Hague Convention countries, involving verification by the embassy of the destination country. Apostille is a simplified certification process for countries that are members of the Hague Convention, requiring only certification by the Ministry of External Affairs without embassy verification.
The attestation process typically takes between 7 to 21 working days depending on the type of document, destination country, and current processing times at various government departments. Express services are available for urgent requirements at an additional cost.
Various documents can be attested including educational documents (degrees, diplomas, certificates), personal documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates), and commercial documents (certificates of incorporation, power of attorney). Each type of document may require a different attestation process.
HRD (Human Resource Development) attestation is the verification of educational documents by the State Education Department or the State HRD department. This is usually the first step in the attestation process for educational documents before MEA and Embassy attestation.
Embassy attestation is the process of getting your documents authenticated by the embassy of the country where you intend to use them. It is the final step in the attestation process for non-Hague Convention countries after completing MEA attestation.
An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document. It is issued by a designated authority in a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for issuing Apostilles.
Apostille certification is accepted in all countries that are members of the Hague Convention, which includes over 100 countries like the USA, UK, Australia, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, and many others. For non-member countries, embassy attestation is required.
The process typically involves: 1) Notarization of the document, 2) Attestation from the State Home Department or HRD department (for educational documents), and 3) Final Apostille stamping from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The Apostille process generally takes 7-14 working days, depending on the type of document and current processing times at the MEA. We also offer express services that can complete the process in 3-5 working days for an additional fee.
Only public documents can be apostilled, which include birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational documents, commercial documents issued by government authorities, and legal documents notarized by a notary public. Private documents must first be notarized to become eligible for apostille.
We provide translation services for a wide range of documents including personal documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates), educational documents (degrees, diplomas, transcripts), legal documents (contracts, affidavits, power of attorney), medical documents, and commercial documents.
Yes, we provide certified translations that are recognized by embassies, immigration authorities, and educational institutions worldwide. Our certified translations include a signed declaration of accuracy, the translator's credentials, and the company stamp.
We support translation between multiple languages including English, Hindi, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and various Indian regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and many more.
The translation timeline depends on the document's complexity, length, and language pair. Generally, translations for standard documents can be completed within 2-3 working days. We also offer express services for urgent requirements.
If the translated documents will be used in a foreign country, they may need attestation or apostille depending on the requirements of the destination country. We can guide you through the complete process of translation, attestation, and apostille as needed.
You need to submit the original documents that require attestation or apostille. Depending on the type of service and destination country, you may also need to provide supporting documents like passport copies, application forms, or authorization letters.
You can submit documents in person at any of our branch offices, use our pickup service, or send them via courier. For initial assessment, you can also upload scanned copies through our website or email them to our customer support team.
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality of all client information and documents. We have secure storage facilities and follow stringent data protection protocols. Your documents are handled only by authorized personnel and are tracked throughout the process.
If a document is rejected, we will inform you immediately about the reason for rejection and guide you on the necessary corrections or alternatives. In some cases, we may need to provide additional supporting documents or make amendments to the existing documents.
Yes, all original documents are returned to you after the attestation or apostille process is complete. The documents will bear the necessary stamps, stickers, or seals from the relevant authorities confirming their authentication.
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