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Certificate of Incorporation Apostille for USA from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of incorporation for use in the USA. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Certificate of incorporation for the USA: what and why
The certificate of incorporation proves that your company legally exists, with its name, CIN and date of incorporation. It is usually the first document foreign registries, banks and buyers ask for. The certificate of incorporation is issued by the Registrar of Companies through the MCA; the printed copy is certified as a true copy.
Company formation and banking in the Americas usually requires apostilled corporate documents and, in Latin America, a certified translation.
Companies dealing with the USA are most often asked for a legalised certificate of incorporation during subsidiary or branch registration, as well as for supplier registration and tenders and bank accounts.
A certificate of incorporation issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. The USA accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Incorporation issued in India
- Used in
- The USA
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The USA process for an Indian certificate of incorporation
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the certificate of incorporation and any list your buyer or authority in the USA gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the certificate of incorporation.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy
- Name-change certificate, if any
- Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together
Avoid rejection
- Order extra originals; many authorities keep the legalised copy.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- The CIN and name must match the MOA and board resolution.
- Legalise the name-change certificate too if the name has changed.
Certificate of Incorporation apostille for the USA: FAQs
Does the USA need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of incorporation?
No. The USA accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of incorporation only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Which papers should accompany the certificate of incorporation for the USA?
Usually: Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy; Name-change certificate, if any; Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together.
What is the process for certificate of incorporation apostille for the USA?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of incorporation back to you.
Is the e-certificate of incorporation accepted?
Yes. The printed e-certificate is certified as a true copy and notarised before the chamber and MEA stages.
What is the timeline for certificate of incorporation apostille for the USA?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of incorporation, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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- Certificate of Origin Apostille for USAExport & shipping
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Send your certificate of incorporation for the USA
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.