# PEC Attestation, Apostille and Translation Services

> India's leading document attestation, apostille and certified translation service since 2013. We authenticate educational, personal and commercial documents for legal use in 100+ countries, with offices in 12+ cities and doorstep pickup/delivery across India.

## Services

- [Certificate Attestation](https://pecattestation.com/attestation): Full authentication chain — Notary → HRD/GAD → MEA → Embassy/Consulate — required for countries outside the Hague Convention (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, China, Malaysia)
- [MEA Apostille](https://pecattestation.com/apostille): Single Ministry of External Affairs stamp under the Hague Convention, valid in 125+ member countries (USA, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, etc.)
- [Embassy / Consulate Attestation](https://pecattestation.com/embassy-attestation): Country-specific embassy stamp applied after MEA attestation
- [HRD Attestation](https://pecattestation.com/hrd-attestation): State Human Resource Department verification — mandatory first step for all educational certificates destined abroad
- [Translation Services](https://pecattestation.com/translation-service): Certified document translation in 100+ languages by court-accredited translators
- [Visa and Document Support](https://pecattestation.com/visa-and-document-attestation-support): End-to-end support for visa applications and supporting document authentication

## Documents We Handle

- **Educational**: Degree certificates, marksheets, bonafide letters, transcripts, school leaving certificates, diplomas
- **Personal**: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, police clearance certificates (PCC), affidavits, single-status certificates
- **Commercial**: MOA (Memorandum of Association), GST certificate, board resolution, power of attorney, invoices, export documents

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2013 | 13+ years of experience
- Offices: Pune (HQ), Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Kochi, Chandigarh, Gurugram
- Typical turnaround: 7–15 business days (varies by document type and destination country)
- UAE attestation: 10–20 business days | Apostille: 5–10 business days
- Success rate: 99% | 50,000+ satisfied clients
- Contact: +91-9404450674 | inquiry@pecattestation.com
- Address: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Pickup and drop-off service available across India

## Attestation vs Apostille — When to Use Each

**Use Apostille when** the destination country is a Hague Convention member (USA, UK, EU countries, Australia, etc.). MEA issues a single apostille sticker directly on the document — no embassy visit needed.

**Use Attestation when** the destination country is NOT a Hague Convention member (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, China, Malaysia). The full chain is: Notary → State HRD/GAD → MEA → respective Embassy/Consulate.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is document attestation?**
A: Document attestation is the process of authenticating a document's genuineness through a chain of official stamps and signatures from government authorities (notary, state department, MEA, embassy), making it legally valid for use in a foreign country.

**Q: How long does attestation take in India?**
A: 7–15 business days for most documents. UAE: 10–20 days. Apostille: 5–10 days. Expedited processing available for urgent requirements.

**Q: Which countries need attestation vs apostille?**
A: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, China — not Hague members, require full embassy attestation. USA, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Canada — Hague members, apostille is sufficient.

**Q: What is HRD attestation and is it mandatory?**
A: HRD (Human Resource Department) attestation is state-level verification of educational certificates. It is mandatory for all educational documents being attested for use abroad — it must be done before MEA attestation.

**Q: Can PEC handle pickup and delivery of documents?**
A: Yes. PEC offers doorstep pickup and delivery across India, eliminating the need to visit government offices or the PEC branch in person.

## Optional: Detailed Pages

- [Country-wise attestation requirements](https://pecattestation.com/attestation)
- [All service types](https://pecattestation.com/apostille)
- [City-wise offices and collection centers](https://pecattestation.com/contact-us)
- [Blog and guides](https://pecattestation.com/blog)