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Shipping Bill Apostille for United Kingdom from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their shipping bill for use in the United Kingdom. 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 the United Kingdom asks for a legalised shipping bill
The shipping bill is India's customs export declaration. It proves that the goods were cleared for export from India and shows the port, value and description of the cargo. It is filed electronically through ICEGATE and printed by the exporter or customs broker.
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.
Companies dealing with the United Kingdom are most often asked for a legalised shipping bill during proof of export from India, as well as for tender and contract compliance and duty or origin verification by the importer.
A shipping bill issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. The United Kingdom accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Shipping Bill issued in India
- Used in
- The United Kingdom
- 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
How to get a shipping bill apostilled for the United Kingdom
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the shipping bill and tell us who in the United Kingdom will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the shipping bill or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the shipping bill.
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
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter
- Matching commercial invoice
Avoid rejection
- Values must match the commercial invoice.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
- Print the final shipping bill with the Let Export Order details.
Shipping Bill apostille for the United Kingdom: FAQs
Does the United Kingdom need embassy attestation for an Indian shipping bill?
No. The United Kingdom accepts the MEA apostille, so the shipping bill only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the process for shipping bill apostille for the United Kingdom?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the shipping bill back to you.
Which papers should accompany the shipping bill for the United Kingdom?
Usually: Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
How long does shipping bill apostille for the United Kingdom take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the shipping bill, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Why would a buyer ask for a legalised shipping bill?
It is official proof that the goods were exported from India. Some buyers need it for tenders, duty claims or to settle disputes.
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Send your shipping bill for the United Kingdom
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.