Birth certificate attestation
Birth certificate attestation is the act of legalizing your birth certificate so that it can be used in foreign countries. A birth certificate is an official document stating the birth of an individual. It includes the name of the individual, his place of birth, date of birth etc. The act of authenticating your birth certificate is done from the country in which the certificates are issued. An official seal and signature is put on the certificates by the respecting authority stating that the birth certificates are real and genuine.
Why do you need attestation for birth certificates?
Birth certificate mainly acts as an age proof also it is used for migration .It is to prove the birth of an individual. For children to move to foreign countries birth certificate attestation is useful. It also makes admissions in schools abroad easy.
Steps you need to follow for getting birth certificate attestation
• Notary Attestation
• Home department attestation
• MEA attestation
• Embassy attestation
• MOFA attestation
This step by step process need to be followed for proper attestation of your birth certificates. At each stage the respective authority is responsible for authenticating your birth certificate. Like any other certificate attestation the primary documents you need to submit for getting birth certificates attested are:
• Original certificate
• Passport copy
The original certificate in this case the birth certificate needs to be submitted along with the copy of your passport for attestation. Birth certificate is an important document in every individuals life so is its attestation.