An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
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 .
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.
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.
Miscellaneous Services (Power of Attorney, Life Certificate, birth certificate, attestation, etc.): consdotchicagoatmeadotgovdotin.
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.
(d) Indian Passport (original and self attested copy) These must also be uploaded as a single pdf file on the OCI application website. In case Indian passport is not available, please provide copy of Nativity Certificate / Domicile certificate issued by competent authority in India as your proof of Indian Origin.
This affidavit serves as a sworn statement confirming that the attached documents are true copies of original support documents. It is essential for submitting your OCI application.
Kindly note that normal processing time for a new OCI application (based on Indian origin) is 5-6 weeks from the date of registration of the application in the Consulate whereas for re-issuance/updation of OCI Cards, it is 6-7 weeks. This is subject to getting necessary clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA).
