The Government fee which is charged by the Ministry of External Affairs is around Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500 but you also need to pay various other amounts for verification, notary, state verification and other procedures which is unexpected. Whereas, if you have hired 3rd party associates for Apostille verification then you just need to pay the decided fees of legal associates and government fees only. No extra cost will be charged to you during the marriage certificate apostille procedure.