What is Notary Attestation?

It is a process in which the notary provides a stamp and signature on the document to approve its credibility. It is primary legalization procedure to prove the genuinity of documents. It can only be given by the authorized personnel who are available at the notary public offices or collectors office. It is also the initial and mandatory form of legalization when it comes to attesting the documents for foreign travel or business purposes.

Why is it necessary to get Notary Attestation in Saudi Arabia?

It is necessary for several reasons, one of which is a visa application procedure. Attestation in Saudi Arabia by notary proves that the documents issued from this particular location are credible and can be relied upon. The Indian government issues a certificate to some professionals which allows them to grant stamp on personal or educational documents, such officials are responsible for verification of document’s genuinity. It prepares the documents to be attested by the further authorities like HRD or Home Department, SDM, MEA, or Embassy.

How much does a Notary Attestation cost in Saudi Arabia?

The fees vary depending on various factors, such as the type of document, the place it was issued from or the urgency of the requirement, the verification process. It also depends on the additional services like pick and drop facility. It generally costs around a few hundred. We don’t process if you need only notary legalization, though we take care of your notary only if you need it from the state government, MEA or Embassy too.

How many days will take to get Notary Attestation in Saudi Arabia?

It isn’t a lengthy process and doesn’t take too long to complete. However, there are factors that affect the time taken by the notary, the rush at the notary office, your location, the number of documents that are being attested, the purpose of it. Well, considering the given factors, it takes about 1-3 days and not much longer than that.
Notary attestation is mandatory to prove the authenticity of the personal documents while travelling overseas.
Notary attestation is done for personal documents like:

• birth certificate
• death certificate
• marriage certificate
• power of attorney
• legal heirship
• affidavit
• divorce certificate etc.

has to be attested for verification abroad. Attestation of personal documents are when you apply for residence visa, visa for your spouse, educational and employment purposes.

Procedures Of Notary Attestation in Saudi Arabia

Notary Attestation: Notary attestation is required for attesting personal documents. Notary attestation has to be done from Notary of the state where the document was issued. After the attestation, it has to be attested from the concerned state home departments.
MEA Attestation: After the notary attestation, the documents are to be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs. If the country you are travelling to is a Hague member country, then you have to do the MEA Apostille attestationin Saudi Arabia. Normal MEA attestation is done for non-hague member countries.
Embassy Attestation: After MEA attestation, Embassy attestation in Saudi Arabia is mandatory to go abroad. However, embassy attestation is not required for Hague member countries.
MOFA Attestation: MOFA attestation in Saudi Arabia is done once you reach your destination country.