HRD & State Home Department Attestation Services
Trusted Attestation for Educational, Personal & Professional Documents
What is HRD Attestation?
We assist with attestation for various types of documents. Choose a category below to explore.
HRD Attestation is the official process of validating educational certificates by the State’s Human Resource Development Department. It is typically required for anyone going abroad for higher education, jobs, or professional licensing.
This attestation confirms that your academic documents are genuine and issued by a recognised institution. After HRD attestation, the documents can proceed for MEA attestation or apostille — depending on the destination country.
Why is HRD Attestation Important?
Mandatory for many foreign universities and employers
Required before MEA attestation in most cases
Builds trust and authenticity of your documents internationally
What is Home Department Attestation?
Home Department attestation is the process of verifying personal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, affidavits, and more by the State Home Department.
Birth Certificates
Official birth records attested for visa, study, or immigration needs.
Marriage Certificates
Marriage proof attested for spouse visa, immigration, or legal use.
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Criminal background check certified for travel or job abroad.
Other Personal Documents
Name change, adoption, and other personal papers attested.
Apostille Process in India
We assist with attestation for various types of documents. Choose a category below to explore.
Attestation vs Apostille
Your MEA apostille fees may vary depending on several factors:
| Feature | Apostille | Attestation |
|---|---|---|
| Valid For | Hague Convention countries | Non-Hague Convention countries |
| Final Authority | MEA with Apostille Sticker | Embassy |
| Intermediate Steps | State Attestation (sometimes skipped) | HRD / Home Dept. + MEA + Embassy |
| Cost & Time | Lower, faster | Slightly longer and involves more steps |
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Most Important Documents
With verified processes, timely delivery, and client-first support, we make sure your documents are in safe and trusted hands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
COMMON QUESTIONS
HRD attestation is the process of verifying educational documents such as degrees, diplomas, and certificates by the respective State Human Resource Development (HRD) Department. It confirms the authenticity of the document before it is accepted for higher education, employment, or migration abroad. Most foreign embassies require HRD attestation as a first step before further attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) or the embassy.
State Home Department attestation is carried out by the State Government to verify personal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates. This process ensures that the personal documents are genuine before they are used in another country for immigration, family visa, or legal purposes.
HRD Attestation: Educational documents such as degree certificates, diplomas, mark sheets, and transcripts.
State Home Department Attestation: Non-educational/personal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and affidavits.
The processing time depends on the issuing state and document type. On average:
HRD attestation may take 7–15 working days.
State Home Department attestation may take 5–10 working days.
Delays can occur if the document verification requires additional checks at universities or local authorities.
Yes. At True Mark Attestation, we provide end-to-end support for both HRD attestation and State Home Department attestation. Our team handles the complete process, including document verification, submission, and collection. This saves you time, ensures accuracy, and guarantees that your documents are attested correctly and accepted by embassies, employers, and universities abroad.
