Certificate of Origin Apostille for Hungary from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of origin for use in Hungary. 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

Why Hungary asks for a legalised certificate of origin
The certificate of origin (COO) states the country where your goods were produced. Customs in the importing country uses it to apply duties, check restrictions and clear the cargo. The non-preferential COO is the version that is usually legalised. Non-preferential certificates of origin are issued by authorised agencies, including Indian chambers of commerce, through the DGFT's online certificate of origin platform.
European buyers rarely need legalised shipping documents for routine trade, but authorities and banks may ask for them in tenders, disputes or special import regimes.
In Hungary, a legalised certificate of origin is typically requested for customs clearance at the port of entry; it is also used for payment under a letter of credit and import duty assessment.
A certificate of origin issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Hungary accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Hungary
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Hungarian – 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 certificate of origin apostilled for Hungary
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the certificate of origin and tell us who in Hungary will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the certificate of origin or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The certificate of origin is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
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
- Certified Hungarian translation, if the authority in Hungary asks (we arrange it)
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Signed original certificate of origin
Avoid rejection
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
Certificate of Origin apostille for Hungary: FAQs
Does Hungary need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Hungary accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of origin only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Do I need a Hungarian translation for Hungary?
Many authorities in Hungary expect documents in Hungarian. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of origin.
What is the process for certificate of origin apostille for Hungary?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
Can the certificate of origin be legalised after the goods have shipped?
Yes. Legalisation can be done after shipment, but the buyer may need the stamped original before customs releases the goods, so plan it in parallel with shipping.
What documents are required for certificate of origin apostille for Hungary?
Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy. We tell you if the authority in Hungary needs anything extra.
What is the timeline for certificate of origin apostille for Hungary?
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 origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Other documents for Hungary
- Bill of Lading Apostille for HungaryExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Apostille for HungaryExport & shipping
- Packing List Apostille for HungaryExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Apostille for HungaryExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for HungaryPharma
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Send your certificate of origin for Hungary
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.