APOSTILLE AND MEA ATTESTATION

Apostille and MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) services are often related to the legalization of documents for international use. 

1- Apostille: An Apostille is a form of authentication issued to documents like birth/death/marriage certificates, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, etc. and educational documents like degree, diploma, matriculation and secondary level certificates etc. for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. It certifies the authenticity of the document's origin. The process involves attaching a specific certificate – the Apostille – to the document. This simplifies the process of verifying documents between member countries.

2- MEA Service: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in many countries is responsible for handling matters related to foreign affairs. MEA services, in the context of document legalization, usually involve the verification and authentication of documents for use abroad. This can include the attestation of educational, personal, and commercial documents.

In summary, the Apostille service is a specific form of legalization for countries that are part of the Hague Convention, while MEA services typically involve the broader process of document authentication for international use, including non-Hague Convention countries. Both services play a crucial role in ensuring the acceptance and validity of documents in a foreign country.