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THE COMPLETE GUIDE on HRD, SHD, GAD ATTESTATION
HRD, SHD, GAD ATTESTATION
HRD, SHD, and GAD Attestation (Known as State Level Attestation) refer to the authentication processes carried out by specific government departments/ministries in India at State Level.
1. HRD Attestation (Human Resource Department): This attestation is focused on educational documents, ensuring that academic credentials such as certificates, transcript, marksheet are verified for international use.
2. SHD Attestation (State Home Department): SHD attestation is concerned with personal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and affidavits. It validates the authenticity of personal information contained in these documents.
3. GAD Attestation (General Administration Department): GAD attestation may involve both personal and educational documents, depending on the state's regulations. It streamlines the process for government-related affairs and ensures the authenticity of the documents.
4. Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce attestation verifies the authenticity of commercial documents like invoices and certificates of origin for international use in trade and business transactions.
Types of documents attested
1. Personal Documents:
Passport | Birth Certificate | Marriage Certificate | Death Certificate | Power of Attorney | Divorce Papers (Decree) | No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Affidavit | Single Status Certificate (bachelorhood certificate) | ID Cards | Driving License.
2. Educational Documents:
Degree Certificates | Academic Transcripts | School Leaving Certificates | Mark Sheets | Bonafide Certificates | Diploma Certificates | Accreditation Letters.
3. Commercial Documents:
Trade License | Memorandum of Association (MOA) | Certificate of Incorporation | Commercial Invoices | Agreements and Contracts | Power of Attorney for Business | Board Resolution.
Process of State Level Verification
1. Notary Attestation:
The notary examines the document and verifies the authenticity of the content and signatures. If satisfied, the notary public affixes their seal or stamp to the document, confirming its authenticity.
2 .State Level Attestation
After notary attestation, documents are submitted for the State Level Attestation.
A. State Home Department (SHD) Attestation:
The SHD verifies the authenticity of the document, particularly personal information like birth details, marital status, etc. Once verified, the SHD affixes their stamp or seal to the document, confirming its authenticity for official purposes.
B. Human Resource Department (HRD) Attestation:
Educational documents such as degrees, diplomas, and certificates are submitted to the respective state's Human Resource Department (HRD).
The HRD department/ministry verifies the academic credentials mentioned in the document, ensuring its authenticity. Depending on state regulations, university verification may be required to validate the academic credentials. If everything is in order, the HRD affixes their seal or stamp to the document, confirming its validity for international use.
C. Chamber of Commerce Attestation:
Commercial documents related to trade and business, such as invoices and certificates of origin, are submitted to the local Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce verifies the authenticity of the document and its contents, particularly in relation to trade-related information.
Once verified, the Chamber of Commerce affixes their seal or stamp to the document, certifying its authenticity for international trade purposes.