All documents should be first authenticated by the designated agencies in the State from where the document has been issued. In case of personal documents, Home Department/ General Administration Department are the designated authorities.

In case of educational documents, State Governments have now opened Regional Authentication Centers (RACs) at various States from where the document should first be attested. Documents attested by these authorities then need to be presented to MEA, After Ministry of External Affairs seal is given we can Submit to Concerned Embassies