Civil attestation of Indian public or Educational documents

How to Apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on the Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click here to register
2. Book your appointment online at the Alankit ICAC website. You can choose a convenient date and time. Click here to book your appointment
3. Ensure you have all supporting documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
4. Visit the Alankit ICAC office as per your jurisdiction. The address will be mentioned in your appointment letter.
5. Arrive at the ICAC 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
6. Submit your application and pay the required fees at the ICAC. Refer to the "Fee Details" section for applicable charges.
7. Your application submission is now complete!
8. You can opt for our Courier Service to get your attested documents delivered to your address.
9. Track your application status anytime online. Click here to track your application

For Postal Applications:

1. Complete Step 1 (Registration) and Step 2 (Appointment Booking).
2. Log in to your account and apply for a postal application. Click here to log in
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare your postal package.
4. Send your package to the correct Alankit ICAC location as per your jurisdiction.
5. Important: Attach your proof of payment inside the postal package.

How to apply at a glance:

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Collect your processed document(s) or have it delivered to your doorstep.

For Postal Applications

1 Register on our Website

2 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.

4 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

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.

Document Checklist

1. 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.
2. Self-attested photocopy of the passport of the applicant (personal information pages).
3. Self-attested photocopy of proof of current address in Australia (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement, or official correspondence) of the applicant.
4. Pre-attested document(s) along with a photocopy. The document must be pre-attested by the CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi.
5. Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
6. The applicant must bring one passport-size photo with them, and all documents must be self-attested.
7. Enclose the filled Checklist. Click here to download.
8. Enclose Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

Note: If any additional documents are required based on the application, the applicant has to provide the same.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

FAQs

1. What is civil attestation of Indian public or educational documents for Australia?
   

   Civil attestation is the process by which Indian public or educational documents are authenticated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India, and notarized by an Australian Notary Public (if not original government-issued documents) to ensure their legal acceptance in Australia.

2. Which authority in India attests or apostilles these documents?
   

   The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, through the CPV Division in New Delhi, is responsible for attesting or apostilling Indian public or educational documents.

3. Do all documents require notarization in Australia after MEA attestation?
   

   Documents that are not original government-issued documents must be notarized by an Australian Notary Public after MEA attestation.

4. Are there any additional requirements I should be aware of?
   

   If additional documents are required based on your application, you will be informed to provide them accordingly.

5. How long does the civil attestation process usually take?
   

   Processing times may vary depending on the volume of applications and verification requirements. You can track your application status online anytime via the Alankit ICAC portal.