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Apostille Services in Hyderabad

The 2014 Telangana bifurcation created two HRDs. Whether your document goes to Telangana HRD or Andhra Pradesh HRD is decided by where your university sits, not by where you live now.

Send scans first

Then arrange pickup

Send scans of your documents and purpose. We will tell you the exact apostille, translation or legalisation requirements before pickup.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh education route checked first

For education papers

For degree certificates, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh HRD or university verification is used when the destination asks for state education authentication. Birth or marriage papers use SDM or Home Department.

MEA apostille after authentication

Authorised MEA submission

Used for countries where the Hague Apostille Convention applies, subject to the receiving authority’s requirements.

MEA apostille timing

Normal: 2 to 4 working days Urgent: 24 hours

Time starts after the earlier document check is complete and the file is ready for MEA.

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Begin with a WhatsApp scan

How apostille services in Hyderabad actually work

Apostille services in Hyderabad depend on three things: who issued the document, which government office must check it before MEA, and whether the destination country accepts apostille.

SiZA Global Solutions Private Limited reviews your scan first, collects the original by courier, completes the required authentication, coordinates the authorised MEA apostille submission, and returns the document by tracked courier.

The first step we check

Apostille services in Hyderabad help customers route Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and outside-state documents through the correct HRD, SDM, Home Department or Chamber step before MEA apostille.

  • Hyderabad has IT, pharma, healthcare and student document demand, with many degrees issued before or around the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana bifurcation.
  • For degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad, the current state of the issuing university decides Telangana HRD or Andhra Pradesh HRD.
  • Osmania University, JNTU-H, Kakatiya, JNTU-K, Andhra University, SVU and Krishna University records need state mapping before submission.

Timing without vague promises

Telangana HRD takes 10 to 15 working days. Andhra Pradesh HRD takes 10 to 15 working days.

  • MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.
  • SDM attestation takes 1 to 2 working days. Chamber of Commerce attestation takes 1 to 2 working days.
  • Home Department attestation depends on the issuing state and district. Courier pickup and return can be arranged same day.

Email hyderabad@sizaglobal.com with clear scans, destination country and deadline before you send originals.

Local documents and people this page is written for

Common issuing bodies

  • Osmania University
  • JNTU Hyderabad
  • Kakatiya University
  • JNTU Kakinada
  • Andhra University

Common customer situations

  • IT and pharma professionals
  • Healthcare applicants going to Gulf licensing authorities
  • Students going to USA, Germany, Canada and Australia

Destination country decision

  • USA: Apostille. Common for study, work and credential evaluation.
  • Canada: Apostille. Canada accepts apostille for Indian public documents.
  • Saudi Arabia: Apostille. Saudi uses apostille for India-side authentication.
  • UAE: Embassy attestation. UAE is an embassy attestation route.

Hyderabad government steps, in plain English

Hyderabad sits at the centre of an unusual two-state HRD reality created by the 2014 Telangana bifurcation.

  • Telangana HRD handles documents from Telangana-state institutions (Osmania University, JNTU Hyderabad, Kakatiya University, Hyderabad Central University, NIMS Hyderabad, NALSAR, IIT Hyderabad as a central institution runs its own verification).
  • Andhra Pradesh HRD, geographically separate, handles documents from Andhra-state institutions (Andhra University Visakhapatnam, JNTU Kakinada, Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Krishna University).
  • The rule is firm: the issuing university's state at the time of the degree decides the HRD, not the applicant's current residence.
  • We see Hyderabad-resident applicants with AP-state degrees regularly, and approaching Telangana HRD for those means starting over.

Who usually needs apostille services in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's outbound apostille profile is one of the heaviest pharma flows from any Indian city.

  • The pharma corridor between Hyderabad and the US, Singapore and Europe (Aurobindo, Dr Reddy's, Hetero, Granules, MSN Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals and the wider Genome Valley cluster) generates a steady stream of B.Pharm, M.Pharm and PhD pharma apostille work.
  • The IT and consulting workforce in HITEC City and Cyberabad feeds USA H-1B, Canadian Express Entry and Singapore Employment Pass roles continuously.
  • Saudi-bound technical and pharma work has moved to apostille after the December 2022 Hague accession, which has materially shortened those timelines.

Destination, translation and pickup notes for Hyderabad

For Telangana HRD on JNTU-affiliated engineering colleges, JNTU Hyderabad verification is typically required; for Osmania-affiliated colleges, the OU verification path is the standard.

  • NIMS Hyderabad and Hyderabad Central University run their own institutional verification.
  • Civil documents from GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation), Hyderabad Sub-Registrar offices and the surrounding Ranga Reddy, Medchal and Hyderabad district authorities take the Telangana SDM or Home Department path
  • AP-state civil documents go to the AP SDM.
  • Pickup covers Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Kukatpally, Begumpet, Secunderabad, Ameerpet, Tarnaka and the wider Hyderabad-Secunderabad metropolitan postcodes.

City-specific apostille answer

Apostille services in Hyderabad for degree, birth, marriage and PCC documents

Apostille services in Hyderabad help customers route Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and outside-state documents through the correct HRD, SDM, Home Department or Chamber step before MEA apostille.

For degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad, the current state of the issuing university decides Telangana HRD or Andhra Pradesh HRD.

MEA apostille in Hyderabad covers document apostille in Hyderabad, certificate apostille in Hyderabad, and apostille for USA from Hyderabad when the destination accepts MEA apostille instead of embassy attestation.

Common Hyderabad document searches we handle

  • Degree certificate apostille in Hyderabad: Osmania University, JNTU-H, Kakatiya, JNTU-K, Andhra University, SVU and Krishna University records need state mapping before submission.
  • Birth certificate apostille in Hyderabad: Birth certificate apostille in Hyderabad and marriage certificate apostille in Hyderabad usually use SDM or Home Department for the issuing jurisdiction.
  • Marriage certificate apostille in Hyderabad: spouse, dependent and family files need the registration office, name match and destination requirement checked before the original moves.
  • PCC apostille in Hyderabad: police clearance documents can follow a different path depending on passport and issuing-office status.
  • Commercial document apostille: Commercial documents from Hyderabad companies use Chamber of Commerce before MEA.

Hyderabad route notes

Hyderabad has IT, pharma, healthcare and student document demand, with many degrees issued before or around the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana bifurcation.

For HRD attestation in Hyderabad and HRD attestation in Telangana, SiZA checks the issuing university, document type and destination before asking you to send the original.

Hyderabad straddles two states. Certificates from Telangana institutions go through Telangana HRD. Certificates from Andhra Pradesh institutions (even for applicants living in Hyderabad) go through Andhra Pradesh HRD. The issuing institution, not your current city, decides the HRD route.

Apostille page vs attestation page for Hyderabad

Apostille for USA from Hyderabad belongs on this page because apostille-accepting countries use the MEA apostille instead of embassy attestation.

Embassy attestation in Hyderabad is a different route for UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and other non-apostille destinations. Use the certificate attestation in Hyderabad guide for that process.

Get a scan review before sending originals

Certified translation in Hyderabad can be paired where the destination asks for translated documents, but translation does not replace apostille.

If you are comparing an apostille agent in Hyderabad or an apostille agency in Hyderabad, ask what comes first for your document. Apostille charges in Hyderabad depend on document type, state step, courier and translation needs. Urgent apostille for Hyderabad is possible only after scan review and only when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.

Email hyderabad@sizaglobal.com or WhatsApp a clear scan. SiZA confirms the process before any original leaves your address.

WhatsApp scan Email Hyderabad desk

Doorstep pickup across Hyderabad

No need to visit Noida, originals leave your home and return to your address.

Dedicated Hyderabad desk

hyderabad@sizaglobal.com

Email hyderabad@sizaglobal.com or WhatsApp scans, SiZA identifies whether Telangana or Andhra Pradesh HRD attestation applies and plans accordingly.

Top outbound from Hyderabad:United States · UAE · Saudi Arabia

WhatsApp scan Email Hyderabad desk Call +91-9220161774

Why Hyderabad customers choose this route

  • Dedicated hyderabad@sizaglobal.com inbox for Hyderabad, written acknowledgement on receipt
  • Originals stay in SiZA tracked custody every leg between Hyderabad and the authorities
  • Returned by AWB courier to your address, track it yourself
  • Telangana and Andhra Pradesh state authority handling is built into the workflow

Who we typically serve from Hyderabad

  • ·IT and pharma professionals going to USA, UK, or Gulf
  • ·Healthcare professionals going to UAE, Kuwait, or Qatar
  • ·Engineers going to Germany, Netherlands, or Australia

How the file moves end-to-end

Pickup in Hyderabad to tracked return

Each step happens in SiZA tracked custody. Written acknowledgement at every handover.

  1. 1

    Scan review before pickup

    Send scans and purpose first. If originals are needed, we arrange courier pickup from Hyderabad.

  2. 2

    Telangana and Andhra Pradesh HRD / SDM / Chamber

    The government check before MEA depends on document type and issuing institution

  3. 3

    MEA Delhi apostille

    Ministry of External Affairs apostille via authorised counter

  4. 4

    Certified translation (if required)

    Sworn / certified per destination authority format

  5. 5

    Tracked return

    AWB courier back to Hyderabad or your address abroad

Document type to government check

Which check comes before MEA apostille for Hyderabad documents?

Your address tells us where pickup happens. The document and destination decide the first government check. HRD attestation is not automatic for UAE Embassy Attestation or Kuwait Embassy Attestation. It is used when the receiving authority, employer, licensing body or study-visa route asks for state education verification. Birth certificate attestation, marriage certificate attestation and PCC attestation use SDM, Home Department or PSK checks. Company papers use Chamber of Commerce before MEA.

Document typeGovernment check before MEATiming noteFinal step
Degree certificate attestation / diploma / transcript / marksheetTelangana and Andhra Pradesh HRD or university verification where the destination asks for education authenticationTelangana HRD takes 10 to 15 working days. Andhra Pradesh HRD takes 10 to 15 working days. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider
Birth certificate attestation / marriage certificate attestationSDM or State Home DepartmentSDM attestation takes 1 to 2 working days. Home Department attestation depends on the issuing state and district. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider
PCC attestationPSK direct for active passport, or Notary plus SDM where requiredPassport office PCC timing depends on the issuing passport office. If SDM is needed, SDM attestation takes 1 to 2 working days. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider
Affidavit / Power of Attorney / single status attestationNotary plus SDM or State Home DepartmentSDM attestation takes 1 to 2 working days. Home Department attestation depends on the issuing state and district. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider
Commercial document attestation: MOA/AOA, certificate of origin, board resolutionRegional Chamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce attestation takes 1 to 2 working days. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider
Medical and nursing certificate attestationHospital, council, Notary, SDM or medical HRD check where applicableTelangana HRD takes 10 to 15 working days. Andhra Pradesh HRD takes 10 to 15 working days. After the required earlier check is complete, MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days. Urgent MEA apostille can take 24 hours when the file qualifies and the next day is a working day.MEA apostille through an authorised service provider

University verification, Home Department queues, embassy appointment slots and peak-season load can still change the full file calendar. SiZA confirms the exact attestation, apostille, translation or legalisation requirements from scans before any original moves.

Who needs this service and what to prepare

Who this guide helps

  • IT and pharma professionals going to USA, UK, or Gulf who need Indian certificates apostilled for visa, employment, or immigration purposes
  • Healthcare professionals going to UAE, Kuwait, or Qatar with deadline-driven document requirements for United States or UAE
  • Engineers going to Germany, Netherlands, or Australia handling mixed document sets (degree, birth, marriage, and PCC) for a single visa or immigration file
  • NRI families with Hyderabad-origin documents who are currently abroad and need the India-side process coordinated remotely
  • HR teams, CAs, lawyers, and consultants managing attestation or apostille for multiple employees or clients from Hyderabad or Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

What to keep ready

  • Degree / transcript from Osmania / JNTU-H / Kakatiya / Hyderabad Central / autonomous (Telangana) or Andhra-state universities
  • Birth / marriage / PCC for Hyderabad-resident applicants
  • Passport copy
  • JNTU-H / OU / state-university verification reference
  • Pharma / IT corporate experience certificates

Authorities involved, named and explained

Which office handles your Hyderabad?

  • Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi

    Central authentication body for the Government of India. Adds the apostille stamp that apostille-accepting countries use without a separate embassy stamp. Submissions happen through MEA-authorised outsourcing partners; MEA does not accept walk-in submissions from the public.

  • Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Department (HRD)

    State-government authentication for educational certificates. HRD depends on the state where the university or board issued the document, not where you live now. It is not a default step on every UAE or Kuwait file; we use it when the destination authority, employer, licensing body or study-visa route asks for state education verification. University or board verification is often paired with it.

  • Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / State Home Department

    State-government authentication for personal civil documents, including birth, marriage, divorce, death, affidavit, Power of Attorney, single-status certificate. The exact office depends on where the document was issued.

  • Chamber of Commerce

    Government check before MEA for commercial document attestation, including board resolution attestation, MOA AOA attestation, certificate of origin attestation and Power of Attorney attestation. The regional Chamber attests; MEA accepts only Chamber-attested commercial papers.

How the sequence runs

1

Hyderabad pickup on WhatsApp request with the postcode and document type

2

JNTU-H / OU / equivalent verification alongside Telangana or Andhra Pradesh HRD attestation (depending on issuing state)

3

MEA Delhi apostille via our Noida office

4

Certified Arabic translation where Gulf, English for USA

5

Tracked return to the Hyderabad address

What changes timing, mistakes, and support?

Timing factors for your city

  • JNTU-H / OU verification time
  • Telangana or Andhra Pradesh HRD attestation working pace
  • MEA Delhi apostille (2 to 4 working days)
  • Destination Embassy + DataFlow parallel for Gulf healthcare
  • Arabic translation + courier transit

Common slip-ups in this process

  • Submitting a JNTU-H degree without JNTU-H verification
  • Submitting an Andhra-state degree at Telangana HRD or vice versa
  • Routing a civil document through Telangana HRD, HRD is educational only
  • Inconsistent transliteration of Telugu names across documents
  • Treating Hyderabad Central University (autonomous) the same as OU / JNTU-H affiliated

Why locals trust SiZA with their originals

  • Hyderabad-specific pickup from Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Kondapur, Begumpet, Secunderabad
  • Telangana HRD coordination in Hyderabad with JNTU-H verification for engineering colleges, OU verification for Osmania degrees
  • Andhra-state degrees routed through Andhra Pradesh HRD attestation separately, bifurcation-of-2014 awareness
  • Pharma corridor + IT outbound to USA / Saudi / UAE / Singapore
  • Tracked return to any Hyderabad postcode

Clear responsibility

What SiZA handles, and what the authority decides

SiZA handles document attestation, apostille, translation coordination and legalisation support. We do not provide recruitment, job placement, admission, licence, visa or work-permit approval.

What SiZA handles for Hyderabad customers

  • Scan-stage review of the document before the original moves
  • Courier pickup from any postcode in Hyderabad, with written acknowledgement
  • Telangana and Andhra Pradesh HRD / SDM / Chamber of Commerce submission and pickup
  • MEA Delhi submission via authorised outsourcing counter
  • Certified translation coordination where the destination authority asks for it
  • Tracked return to your Hyderabad address or directly abroad with AWB number
  • Written quote separating each component before any payment

What stays with the issuing or receiving authority

  • Decision to issue or re-issue a corrected certificate (university, board, municipal authority)
  • University verification timeline at peak admission windows
  • Telangana and Andhra Pradesh HRD or MEA processing pace at peak load
  • Personal-appearance rules where the state requires the certificate holder in person
  • Embassy or consulate acceptance criteria, including document condition
  • Destination-country visa decision, work permit, or admission outcome
  • Authenticity of the original document submitted by the customer

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Scan Review Before Pickup

Every file begins with scans, purpose and destination. We check document condition, name consistency, the first government step and any translation or legalisation requirement before pickup is arranged.

Send first: document scan · destination country · purpose of use · deadline or urgency

  1. Review the requirement

    Share the document scan, destination, purpose, deadline, and original location.

    Document type and scan · Country, purpose, and urgency

  2. Confirm the right process

    SiZA checks apostille, attestation, HRD, translation, and other required steps.

    Required process explained · Originals confirmed only if needed

  3. Handle and update

    We manage the approved steps. Updates arrive through WhatsApp or email.

    Safe custody during movement · Status updates while processing

  4. Proof and return

    SiZA shares completion proof. We confirm payment, courier, packing, and dispatch.

    Photos or videos after completion · Courier choice and safe packing

Share scan → process confirmed → originals received if required → completion proof → payment and safe return

Trust, Custody And Safety

We check every document at intake. Its case reference tracks every handoff.

Original-Document Care

We check each original against its intake list. Its case reference stays attached.

Clear Updates

WhatsApp or email updates show intake, submission, completion, and dispatch.

Completion Proof

We can share completion photos or video before packing the original.

Safe Return

We reconfirm the address and courier. Then we protect and dispatch documents.

No Shortcut Claims

SiZA rejects fake shortcuts, forged documents, and rule bypasses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does apostille take in Hyderabad?

MEA apostille normally takes 2 to 4 working days after the correct Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, SDM, Home Department or Chamber step is complete. Urgent apostille can be 24 hours if the file qualifies and the next day is a working day. State-step timing must be verified before quoting.

Does my pre-2014 Andhra Pradesh degree go to Telangana HRD?

Not automatically. The current state that holds the issuing university decides whether Telangana HRD or Andhra Pradesh HRD applies.

Can SiZA handle PCC apostille in Hyderabad?

Yes. PCC apostille in Hyderabad depends on whether the PCC is passport-office issued or district-police issued. SiZA checks the scan first.

Is UAE apostille valid for Hyderabad documents?

No. UAE requires embassy attestation, so UAE-bound Hyderabad documents belong on the attestation route.

Verify yourself at the source

Official pages to check

These are the official pages we use when checking a document path. Rules can change, so it is sensible to compare any advice with the source page before you send originals.

External links open in a new tab. Operational details (queue pace, peak season, embassy appointment availability) on these official pages will sometimes differ from our day-to-day experience; where they differ, the official source governs the policy and our experience explains the practical timing.

Voices from local customers

Reviews are quoted as written and reflect each customer's case at the time. Current government and mission requirements are checked again before new work starts.

★★★★★

“Excellent service! The process was smooth, quick, and very professional. The team was responsive, kept me updated throughout, and handled everything efficiently. Highly recommended for anyone needing apostille services.”

JD

Jeshtali Dongre

Customer, apostille services

Google Business review

Jul 2026

★★★★★

“Germany spouse visa required appostle marriage documents along with translation.SiZA picked up the document from home, started the process quickly, the MEA apostle was quite fast, they have also done translation as requested.The overall process was smooth.”

AV

Anand Verma

Germany spouse visa, marriage documents

Google Business review

Jul 2026

★★★★★

“I had a very good experience with Siza Global Solutions, India. They helped me get my documents apostilled within 2 days, which was a great help for my nostrification process in Poland. They are trustworthy, professional, and handle documents very carefully. Thank you for your excellent service. I highly recommend them.”

SS

Samreen Syed

Customer, Poland nostrification

Google Business review

Jun 2026

★★★★★

“I live in Italy, and for immigration purpose I was asked to submit legalized marriage certificate from Italian consulate. Since I cannot personally do it, I found this agency online and contacted them. I sent them a pdf file of my marriage certificate and passport, they did everything from home department attestation, apostille, Italian translation and legalization from Italian consulate, Mumbai all within 40 days and send it to me by DHL to Italy. They were a life saver because there are only very few agencies in India who does legalization from Italian consulate. They were very professional, sent me the photo of the certificate after each step. I highly recommend them.”

Radhakrishna Pai

Radhakrishna Pai

NRI in Italy, Marriage certificate legalisation

Google Business review

May 2026

★★★★★

“I needed both MEA apostille and Italian translation for my degree, marksheets, and birth certificate. SiZA handled the full package , apostille and empanelled Italian translation together. Everything was accepted by the Italian embassy without any queries.”

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Student, Italy study visa

Bengaluru, India

★★★★★

“Canada PR requires degree apostille, marriage certificate apostille, and sometimes translation. SiZA handled all my documents , degree, marriage certificate, PCC , in a coordinated workflow. Doorstep pickup in Noida and courier back. No need to run around government offices.”

Deepak Verma

Deepak Verma

IT professional, Canada immigration

Noida, India

Verify from official sources

Confirm the current checklist and requirements directly with the authority before sending originals.

MEA Attestation/Apostille guidance

MEA Apostille Office Addresses in India

MEA Apostille, CPV Division, New Delhi (Head Office)

Official site

Patiala House Annexe, Tilak Marg

New Delhi 110001

MEA Branch Secretariat, Mumbai

RPO Building, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 15 Bhulabhai Desai Road

Mumbai 400026