Common Document Requiring Legalization
Birth certificate;
Marriage certificate;
Death certificate;
Marriage ability certificate;
Affidavit regarding marital status;
Divorce certificate;
Court order for adoption;
Since legalization is not limited to the above documents, hence applicant is advised to contact the Legalization Section of the Embassy/Consulate for further information regarding correct sequence of countersignatures for other documents.

Marriage certificate
The marriage certificate should incorporate as part of the standard format, the date and place of solemnization of the marriage ceremony and the date of registration of the marriage. If the document is older than 6 months, a certified true copy / duplicate copy (sealed, signed and stamped) may be obtained from the Marriage Registrar/ Officer.
Death certificate
A death certificate can also be issued from the office of Registrar of Births & Deaths. The proper and legal procedure should be followed to obtain a death certificate.
Marriage ability certificate
A marriage ability certificate can be issued by the Marriage Officer, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate or (District) Collector from the following States:
Chandigarh
Jammu & Kashmir
Jharkhand

Divorce certificate
A divorce judgment and divorce decree are to be considered as one document for legalization. The documents have to be issued by the District Judge. A true / certified copy should be attested by officials of the District & Sessions Court.

Court order for adoption
Guardianship documents are issued by the Guardianship (Civil) courts.