What is HRD Attestation?

HRD Attestation or Human Resource Department Attestation is an essential legal procedure issued by the Indian government to the citizens to authenticate the documents for overseas travel. HRD stands for human resource development, which is an Indian ministry responsible for the development and training of individuals to increase their skills, knowledge, abilities and education. HRD attestation is the initial step for the attestation of educational certificates which are issued by the respective state itself. Every state has its own HRD department. The attestation will help the certificate holder to prove the genuineness of the documents in the destination country.

Because of globalization people start out to move overseas seeking new opportunities and high income now days. So in that case the HRD attestation becomes obligatory for various purposes like education, employment and immigration.

HRD Attestation is mainly done on the following documents:

·        Degree certificate

·        Diplomacertificate

·        HSC certificate

·        SSLC certificate

HRD Attestation is the first phase of Educational Certificate Attestation. . In some cases, it is SDM (sub-divisional magistrate) /HRD (human resource development) attestation. Documents will be eligible to forward for other procedures like MEA(Ministry Of External Affairs)attestation, embassy attestation and MOFA(Ministry of foreign affairs) attestation once the HRD attestation is done. Procedures may vary depending upon the certificates and the country.

Purposes of HRD attestation:

·        For higher education.

·        For getting work permit

·        For migration purposes

·        To attain visa.

HRD attestation is a very crucial step of certificate attestation in terms of international dealings. HRD attestation is attained from the respective place of origin of the certificates.

Documents required for HRD attestation are:

·        Original Certificates and photocopy

·        Original Passport and photocopy

·        Relevant Photographs

 Through HRD Attestation, certificates are legalized by validation from local authorities of the concerned region. University verification is also done to validate the originality of the Educational Certificates. After verification the attestation procedure is completed by putting a stamp and signature on the documents from the Government officials.

The HRD department of the concerned state verifies the documents so that it will be legitimate for international matters. Genuine document is required for verification. The documents to be submitted have to be original for undergoing the attestation procedure. Seal and signature are added from the concerned state HRD departments to complete the HRD Attestation procedure.

HRD attestation increases the credibility of the certificates in the destination country. Documents are considered more reliable and valid through the country once the attestation is done.HRD attestation is required to apply for work visa, education visa or employment visa. The requirement for HRD attestation may vary from country to country and depends upon the purpose of travelling.