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The procedure for Qatar Embassy and MOFA attestation involves five stages, each managed by different authorities. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the attestation process:

 1. Regional Level Attestation:

The first step in the attestation process is notarization. A Notary Public verifies the authenticity of the document and certifies it with an official stamp and signature. 

2)State Level Attestation, SDM Delhi Attestation or CoC: 

A) Personal Documents: (State Level/SDM Delhi Attestation) 

After notarization, documents move to the state level for further verification (HRD/HD/GAD). Each state in India has its own process and designated departments for attestation, adding an extra layer of authentication.

However, it is important to note that Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Delhi attestation fulfills the state-level attestation requirements. As a result, SDM Delhi attestation is accepted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for further processing.

P.S. State-level attestation is a hassle and time-consuming process and is optional for the State of Qatar, unless requested by the receiving end (employer, university, etc.).

B) Commercial Documents: (CoC Attestation)

In case of Commercial documents, the Chamber of Commerce attests commercial documents such as invoices, certificates of origin, and other business-related papers to validate their authenticity for international trade and business transactions. 

3. MEA Attestation:

After state-level or CoC/SDM Delhi attestation, documents are sent to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for verification. MEA authenticates the document’s authenticity for international use. Documents will then be sent to the embassy after MEA attestation.

4. Embassy Attestation:

The next stage involves Embassy Attestation, where the document is sent to the Embassy of Qatar in India. The embassy verifies the document's authenticity and certifies it with their sticker, ensuring its legal acceptance in their country. 

5. MOFA Attestation:

After completing the Embassy Attestation, the final step in the document attestation process for the Qatar involves obtaining authentication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the State of Qatar in the Qatar itself.