eSanad is online document verification system which aims to provide a centralized platform for contactless, cashless and paperless document verification and Attestation/ Apostilling of personal and educational documents which have been issued by document issuing authorities ( DIAs) like municipal corporation, health department, educational board and universities in Punjab (India).
Steps to be followed for using this online service
Url of eSanad Portal
OR Scan the QR Code 
- The applicant will register and login in the e-Sanad Portal.
- Select for Non Pre- Verified Documents
- Select document type as personal and the issuing authority state as Punjab.
- Select the Deputy Commissioner office under which your residence falls as Document Issuing Authority (DIA)
- Fill the required details and upload the documents.
- Then proceed to online payment for attestation / Apostille processing fee to e-Sanad System. The user needs to pay Rs. 90/- per Apostille or Rs. 40/- per attestation to the Ministry of Affairs.
- E-Sanad portal will generate its acknowledgment receipt after the successful payment.
- To Check the application Status, please visit https://esanad.nic.in/checkStatus
Benefits of eSanad
- Faceless, cashless and paperless service
- Electronic movement of documents among stakeholders.
- Substantial time saving as compared to the old process.
- Ease of life for Indian Citizens as they can access the functionality online and need not to visit any office.
- Real time status enquiry through unique ARN (Application Reference Number)
- SMS / email alerts to the applicants at each stage of processing