Affidavit in lieu of originals: A notarized affidavit needs to be submitted that the documents in support of the OCI application are true copies of the original documents, where only copies are being provided (Click here for the format).
Indian documents can be authenticated for use overseas by the issuance of an apostille sticker at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Consular-Passport-Visa Division in New Delhi.
Fees. Temp. Update: The Ministry of External Affairs is working on limited schedule & working days due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak & the nationwide lockdown imposed. Hence our processing time for Attestation/Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs shall be 5-7 working days.
NOTE: The Embassy does not attest any certificate issued in India. Such attestations are done within India only through the process of apostille. The procedure of apostilling/legalising a document in India is explained at URL .
Self-attestation of the photocopies, means putting your signature and date after writing “Certified True copy of the original” on the copies of the documents. In case of minors, the first applicant or either of parents can attest the documents.
US citizens granting Power of Attorney (POA) for use in India must follow specific legal procedures to ensure its acceptance. The process involves drafting the POA, notarization in the US, attestation by the Indian consulate, and registering the document in India if required.
Miscellaneous Services (Power of Attorney, Life Certificate, birth certificate, attestation, etc.): consdotchicagoatmeadotgovdotin.