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Civil attestation of Indian public or Educational documents
Important Notes:
- The documents issued by Government Authority of India, can be Attested by the Consulateonly if the documents are attested / apostilled by CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Visit the Indian Government's Portal for more details.
- For documents issued in Government Authority of Germany, must be first notarized and attestedby District Court or Landesgericht
Follow the below steps in order to apply
- Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
- Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
- Ensure that you have your all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
- Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter.
- Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
- Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your attested document(s) delivered to your doorstep!
- While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.
Note: For Postal Applications, follow step 1 and step 2, and then apply for postal application by loggin-in. Click here to log-in. Follow the step-by-step direction to prepare your postal package and send it to the correct Alankit ICAC as per your jurisdiction. Please ensure to attach your proof of payment in your postal package.
You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.
How to apply at a glance:
1
Register on our Website
Register on our Website
2
Read our application instructions carefully,
and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
Read our application instructions carefully,
and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
3
Schedule Appointment
Schedule Appointment
4
Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date &
time.
Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date &
time.
5
Submit Application & deposit Fees.
Submit Application & deposit Fees.
6
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
7
Collect your processed document(s) or have it
delivered to your doorstep.
Collect your processed document(s) or have it
delivered to your doorstep.
For Postal
Applications
1
Register on our Website
Register on our Website
2
Read our application instructions carefully,
and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
Read our application instructions carefully,
and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
3
Apply for postal application and pay the fees
online. You can also opt to pay fees through bank transfer.
Apply for postal application and pay the fees
online. You can also opt to pay fees through bank transfer.
4
Prepare your postal package as per the
checklist of documents. Attach proof of payment
Prepare your postal package as per the
checklist of documents. Attach proof of payment
5
Send your postal package to Alankit ICAC as
per your jurisdiction
Send your postal package to Alankit ICAC as
per your jurisdiction
6
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
7
Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.
Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.
Documents Checklist for Attestation of Educational Documents (issued by Educational Institutes in India):
- Click Here to fill the online form to generate the PDF of the Request Form / Request Letter. Please note a printout of the PDF is required along with other documents in the checklist.
- Self-attested photocopy of the passport of the applicant (personal information pages).
- Self-attested photocopy of proof of current address in Germany (City Registration/ Meldebestätigung / Anmeldung / personalauweis) of the applicant.
- Self-attested photocopy of valid German Visa / Aufenthaltstitel (Residence Permit)/Personal Ausweisof the applicant.
- Pre-attested document(s) along with a photocopy. The document must be pre-attested by Section Officer (OI/Attestation), MEA, New Delhi. The information for apostille can be seen at https://www.mea.gov.in/apostille-menu.htm.
- Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
- The applicant must bring one passport-size photo with them, and all documents must be self-attested.
- Enclose the filled Checklist. Click here to download.
- Enclose Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.
Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.
Fees Details
Note: If fingerprint or facial biometrics, or both, are not required for the selected service, the corresponding biometric charges for these services will be deducted from the total fees payable by the applicant.
| Service | Fee | ICWF Fee | Alankit Service Fee | Total Fee |
| Civil attestation of Indian public or Educational documents | EUR 10.00 | EUR 2.00 | EUR 4.53 | EUR 16.53 |
To ensure safe and timely return of documents, courier service is the standard mode of delivery for all applications submitted to Alankit ICAC’s.
Courier Charges
- €26 – Within Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
- €33 – Outside Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
All applications, especially postal applications are processed with return courier service to avoid delays and ensure secure delivery.
Bank Transfer Charges
An additional €0.50 applies for payments made via bank transfer, to cover transaction fees.
Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Germany reserve the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.
FAQ's for Attestations
- What are the Indian Documents that can be attested by the Embassy of India / Consulate General of India in Germany?
- Educational Documents - Issued by Educational Institutes in India
- Indian Marriage Certificate
- Indian Passport
- PAN Card
- Indian Driving License
- OCI Card
- Any other document issued by Indian Authorities
- Important Note:The above documents (except Indian Passport & OCI card) can be attested by the Embassy / Consulate only if the documents are attested / apostilled by CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Please visit the website https://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm for more information on apostilling.
- What are the German Documents that can be attested by the Embassy of India / Consulate General of India in Germany?
- German Ausweis (Identity Card)
- German Passport
- Commercial Documents
- Salary Statement issued by German employer
- Telephone Bills by local German authority / company
- Any other document issued by German Authority
- Important Note: The above documents must be first notarized and attested by the District Court (Landsgerichte) before submission to Alankit ICAC.
- What is the procedure for attestation of Power of Attorney?
- For Indian Nationals:
- Please prepare the PoA as per your requirement.
- Book your appointment online on our website and visit Alankit ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) on the appointed date and time. Please carry your Indian passport in original, German Visa or Ausweis / Residence permit (in original), Aadhar Card (in original) and a copy of the PoA.
- Submit your application and deposit the fee. You can pay in cash, or through your debit / credit card. Refer to the "Fees Details" section to know the exact fees you have to pay.
- The PoA has to be signed by the applicant in front of the Alankit submission officer.
- PoA is then deposited for registration and processing, and is usually returned within two working days.
- For Foreign Nationals:
- Please get the document notarized and attested by the District Court (Landsgericht) within your correct jurisdiction. Refer to "Jurisdiction" section to know your exact jurisdiction.
- Book your appointment online on our website and visit Alankit ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) on the appointed date and time.
- Submit your application and deposit the fee. You can pay in cash, or through your debit / credit card. Refer to the "Fees Details" section to know the exact fees you have to pay.
- For Indian Nationals:
- What is the procedure for attestation of Affidavit & Declaration?
- For Indian Nationals:
- Please prepare the Affidavit and Declaration document as per your requirement.
- Book your appointment online on our website and visit Alankit ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) on the appointed date and time. Please carry your Indian passport in original, German Visa or Ausweis / Residence permit (in original), Aadhar Card (in original) and a copy of the Affidavit and Declaration document.
- Submit your application and deposit the fee. You can pay in cash, or through your debit / credit card. Refer to the "Fees Details" section to know the exact fees you have to pay.
- The Affidavit and Declaration document has to be signed by the applicant in front of the Alankit submission officer.
- Affidavit and Declaration document is then deposited for registration and processing, and is usually returned within two working days.
- For Foreign Nationals:
- Please get the document notarized and attested by the District Court (Landsgericht) within your correct jurisdiction. Refer to "Jurisdiction" section to know your exact jurisdiction.
- Book your appointment online on our website and visit Alankit ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) on the appointed date and time.
- Submit your application and deposit the fee. You can pay in cash, or through your debit / credit card. Refer to the "Fees Details" section to know the exact fees you have to pay.
- For Indian Nationals:
| If you are residing in | Apply at | Contact email |
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Alankit ICAC - Berlin Sud Tower, 10th Floor, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany Phone - +49 6994322992 Apply Now |
visadesk.berlin@alankit.com passportdesk.berlin@alankit.com ocidesk.berlin@alankit.com consulardesk.berlin@alankit.com |
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Alankit ICAC - Frankfurt Ground Floor, Baseler Str. 10, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Phone - +49 6994322992 Apply Now |
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Alankit ICAC - Munich 5th Floor, Weinstraße 3, 80333 München, Germany Phone - +49 6994322992 Apply Now |
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