Checklist for Indian Passport Holders
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and bring it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)
Please provide all personal details of the person (not of deceased) who is requesting for transportation of mortal remains to India.
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Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport and Death Certificate and Cremation Certificate
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Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport and Proof of Address
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For Ashes only:- Cremation Certificate (Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department and Embalming Certificate and Transit Permit (All Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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Fees : $0 (For 1st Set of Attestation)
for every extra copy: $10 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
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Checklist for USA PASSPORT and OCI Holders
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1.
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and bring it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)
Please provide all personal details of the person (not of deceased) who is requesting for transportation of mortal remains to India.
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Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport and Death Certificate and OCI (Front & Last Page)
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Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport and Proof of Address
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For Ashes only:- Cremation Certificate (Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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5.
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For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department and Embalming Certificate and Transit Permit (All Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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6.
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Fees : $0 (For 1st Set of Attestation)
for every extra copy: $10 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
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Checklist for USA PASSPORT Holders
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1.
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and bring it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)
Please provide all personal details of the person (not of deceased) who is requesting for transportation of mortal remains to India.
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2.
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Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport and Death Certificate
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3.
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Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport and Proof of Address
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4.
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For Ashes only:- Cremation Certificate (Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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5.
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For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department and Embalming Certificate and Transit Permit (All Original and 1 Photo Copy)
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6.
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Fees : $0 (For 1st Set of Attestation)
for every extra copy: $10 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
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FAQs on Death Documents Attestation - Transportation of Ashes/Mortal Remains to India
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Question
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How can one apply for Death Documents Attestation
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Depending on whether the Deceased person was (Indian Passport Holder OR USA Passport and OCI Holder OR USA Passport Holder),
Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and bring the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Does one need to make an appointment for Death Documents Attestation ? |
Applicants may walk into the Consulate on any working day as per below:
Timing for submitting the documents: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Timing for collection of the documents: Next day 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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What is the processing time for Death Documents Attestation ? |
One day (Next Day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.
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Documents valid as a proof of address/residence? |
• US Driving License OR
• Utility Bill OR
• Lease Agreement OR
• State Identity Card OR
• Mortgage Deed
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What Documents are valid as a proof of US Visa Status? |
• Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR
• Green Card. OR
• Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR
• I-797, I-140 or I-20
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Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ? |
Yes, Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail.
Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.
Please send a Self Addressed prepaid envelope/Label along with your application.
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