Certified Indian Document Translation

DoVisa translates documents in all 22 scheduled languages of the Indian Constitution: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. We also handle documents in non-scheduled languages commonly found in official Indian records. Each language uses its own script — Devanagari, Bengali-Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Odia, Ol Chiki, and Perso-Arabic — and we maintain translators proficient in every script.

Yes. India acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 26 October 2004, with entry into force on 14 July 2005. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), through its Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division, is the sole designated competent authority for apostille issuance. Indian apostilles are recognized in all 125+ Convention member states. DoVisa coordinates the complete apostille process through the MEA and the eSanad electronic platform.

eSanad (esanad.nic.in) is India's electronic apostille and attestation platform, launched by the MEA in May 2017. It provides contactless, paperless document verification and apostille issuance at a fee of Rs. 50 per document. The platform includes an e-Register that allows anyone worldwide to verify the authenticity of an MEA apostille online. eSanad is integrated with the National Academic Depository (NAD) for educational documents. DoVisa coordinates apostille issuance through eSanad for documents meeting the platform's requirements.

India's apostille process requires a two-step authentication chain. Before the MEA can issue an apostille, the document must first be pre-authenticated by the relevant state authority: the State Home Department for personal documents (birth, marriage, death certificates), the State Education Department for academic documents (degrees, transcripts), and the respective Chamber of Commerce for commercial documents. This state-level step verifies the document's authenticity at its source. DoVisa manages both steps — state pre-authentication and MEA apostille — as a coordinated service.

DoVisa's Indian translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger projects. Pricing varies based on document length, source language, and processing speed. Some Indian languages (particularly less common scheduled languages) may have different rates due to translator availability. Express and rush service options are available. MEA apostille processing is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page for an instant, detailed quote — no hidden fees.

Some Indian states issue bilingual documents (regional language plus English). If the English portion of your document is complete and legible, the receiving authority may accept it without additional translation — this depends on the specific authority. USCIS generally accepts the English portion of bilingual Indian documents if it contains all the required information. The UK Home Office has similar flexibility. However, if the English portion is incomplete, illegible, or does not include all required fields, a certified translation of the full document is necessary. DoVisa can review your bilingual document and advise whether a translation is needed.

Indian names are transliterated from the source script (Devanagari, Tamil, Bengali, etc.) into the Latin alphabet. DoVisa follows the individual's passport spelling as the primary reference for name romanization. If no passport is available, we follow standard transliteration conventions for the specific script. Indian naming conventions vary significantly across regions — South Indian names may not have a traditional surname, Sikh names may include Singh or Kaur, and Bengali names may include prefixes like Das or Gupta. We match the romanization to existing official English-language documents wherever possible to maintain consistency across your records.

Yes. Many Indian civil documents, particularly those issued before digitalization, contain handwritten entries in regional scripts. Older birth certificates, marriage registers, and property documents may be partially or fully handwritten. Our translators are experienced with legacy Indian document formats across all states. For very old or degraded documents where portions are illegible, the translator notes any unreadable sections in the certification statement. We recommend uploading the highest-quality scan possible and contacting our support team if you have concerns about legibility.

For US immigration, common Indian documents requiring certified translation include: birth certificate (जन्म प्रमाण पत्र), marriage certificate (विवाह प्रमाण पत्र), academic mark sheets and degree certificates, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), and employment references. USCIS requires each translation to include a translator's certificate of accuracy with the translator's name, signature, address, and date. For H-1B transfers, translated academic credentials and employment documents are standard requirements. DoVisa's certified translations meet all USCIS requirements.

The UK Home Office does not require apostilles for documents submitted with visa applications — certified translations are sufficient. However, for other official purposes in the UK, such as court proceedings, professional registration, or property transactions, an apostille may be requested by the receiving institution. Since the UK is a Hague Convention member, Indian apostilles are recognized. DoVisa advises on whether an apostille is necessary based on your specific use case and coordinates the MEA apostille process when required.

Apostille services are available through Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in 15 cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, New Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Panaji, Raipur, and Thiruvananthapuram. This decentralized system, expanded from the initial 5 cities in October 2016, eliminates the need to send all documents to New Delhi. Additionally, the eSanad platform (esanad.nic.in) enables electronic apostille processing. DoVisa coordinates submission through the RPO nearest to your document's state of origin.

Yes. WES (World Education Services) requires certified English translations of all non-English academic documents for Educational Credential Assessments (ECA). Indian academic documents commonly submitted to WES include mark sheets (semester-wise and consolidated), degree certificates, provisional certificates, and migration certificates. These documents may be in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, or other scheduled languages depending on the university's state. DoVisa produces translations formatted for WES requirements, including proper rendering of Indian grading terminology, CGPA scales, and degree nomenclature.