Marriage certificate attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of a marriage certificate for official purposes. The process typically involves multiple steps, which may include:
1. Notarization: The marriage certificate is verified by a notary public, who confirms that the signature on the document is genuine.
2. Home Department Attestation: The marriage certificate is verified by the Home Department of the state from where the certificate is issued.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Attestation: The certificate is verified by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India, which confirms the authenticity of the signature, seal or stamp on the document.
3. Embassy Attestation: The certificate is verified by the Embassy or Consulate of the country where the certificate will be used.
The specific process of marriage certificate attestation may vary depending on the country where the certificate will be used, so it's important to check the requirements of that country.
It's also important to note that, the process of attestation of marriage certificate may vary if the certificate was issued in a foreign country, in that case the process will be different and it's important to check the requirements of that country and the country where it will be used.
It's always a good idea to check with the Embassy or Consulate of the country where the certificate will be used for any updates or changes in the attestation process and requirements.