Apply In-Person:

1. To Get an SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Attestation, the applicant has to approach the Sub-Divisional Magistrate office or Municipality Corporation link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
12. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
13. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant has to visit the office to collect the documents with the attestation stamp and signature.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (If required)

SUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE
G5FM+F2J, OLD TEHSIL BUILDING,
Internal Path, Seth Sarai,
Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Phone - 011 2664 5402
Contact link link
States SDM office link

• Any Indian citizens who need an attestation for various purposes such as educational, legal, or government-related documents are eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Postal address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Type of Document to be attested (e.g., educational certificate, affidavit, marriage certificate, etc.)
• A brief description of the purpose of why the document requires attestation
• Date of Issue of Document
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• Getting a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attestation in India refers to the process of obtaining official authentication or certification of documents by an SDM. This attestation is often required for various legal, educational, government, or personal purposes to verify the authenticity of the documents.

Obtaining a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attestation in India offers several benefits,

• SDM attestation provides legal validity for the government document.
• SDM attestation serves as a form of authentication, confirming the authenticity of the documents
• Attested documents are commonly accepted as evidence in legal proceedings, such as court cases, property transactions, or other legal matters, providing credibility and reliability to the information presented.
• Attested documents are used for various official purposes, including applying for government jobs, obtaining visas, registering marriages, enrolling in educational institutions, or conducting business transactions.
• It gives an International Recognition.
• The attestation process helps prevent fraud and forgery by verifying the authenticity of documents and deterring individuals from submitting false or fabricated information.

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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The attestation by an SDM provides legal validity and credibility to the documents, making them acceptable for use in official or legal proceedings.