Iran · Embassy legalisation
Bill of Lading Attestation for Iran from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their bill of lading for use in Iran. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Iran Embassy, New Delhi
Why Iran asks for a legalised bill of lading
The bill of lading is the carrier's receipt for the goods and the document of title for sea cargo. It shows the shipper, consignee, vessel, ports and container details. The shipping line or its agent issues the bill of lading; for air cargo the equivalent is the airway bill.
Customs offices and banks across the Middle East routinely check that shipping documents carry stamps from the exporting country, and many will not release cargo or pay against a letter of credit until they do.
Companies dealing with Iran are most often asked for a legalised bill of lading during proof of shipment for customs, as well as for letter of credit documentation and cargo release at the destination port.
A bill of lading issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Bill of Lading issued in India
- Used in
- Iran
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iran Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Iran Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Persian (Farsi) – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a bill of lading attested for Iran
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the bill of lading and any list your buyer or authority in Iran gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the bill of lading.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Iran Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Iran in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished bill of lading is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Iran.
What to send us
- Certificate of origin for the shipment
- Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Certified Persian (Farsi) translation, if the authority in Iran asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Send the full shipment set together.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Iran Embassy compares names across the set.
- Use the final bill of lading, not a draft.
- Consignee and notify party details must match the invoice.
Bill of Lading attestation for Iran: FAQs
Does Iran accept the apostille on an Indian bill of lading?
No. Iran is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the bill of lading needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Iran Embassy in New Delhi.
How many days does it take to legalise a bill of lading for Iran?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Iran Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the bill of lading, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which papers should accompany the bill of lading for Iran?
Usually: Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Certificate of origin for the shipment.
What is the process for bill of lading attestation for Iran?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iran Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the bill of lading back to you.
Can an airway bill be legalised the same way?
Yes. Airway bills follow the same chamber, MEA and embassy route as bills of lading.
Do I need a Persian (Farsi) translation for Iran?
Many authorities in Iran expect documents in Persian (Farsi). We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English bill of lading.
Other documents for Iran
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for IranExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for IranExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for IranExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for IranExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for IranPharma
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Send your bill of lading for Iran
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.