Attestation of Power of Attorney
Consular Officer reserves the right to reject attestation of documents which are objectionable or contrary to the rules. Document submitted by foreign national will be attested only if the document is required to be submitted for a transaction in India or it originates from India.
In the case of US nationals, their signatures should be first attested by the Authentication Division in the State Department before submission for attestation at the Consulate. Other foreign nationals should get their signatures on the document attested first by their respective Embassy/Consulate.
Applications submitted in the Consulate can be collected on the same day between 4 PM to 5 PM. Applications received through post will be serviced in 7 working days.
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Required documents:
- Completed "Misc. Services" application form with one passport size photo affixed in the box.
- Applicant's valid original passport and a photocopy of pages containing personal particulars (first three and last two pages).
- Copy of valid Visa/Green Card for Indian citizens and for other citizens of Indian origin attach a copy of their OCI card/PIO card/Renunciation of Indian Citizenship Certificate if applicable.
- Copy of Proof of address (utility bill, driver license or lease agreement)
- If the applicant presents himself/herself in person at the Consulate, the Original and a photocopy of the Power of Attorney must be submitted.
- If the applicant wishes to send by post, then send notarized Original Power of Attorney and photocopy of the notarized Power of Attorney.
- Name and father's name of the expectant should be exactly as in the Passport with expanded initials. Power of Attorney should invariably state that "I (name of applicant), ……… son of (name of father) …………resident of ……… (address in India and abroad) and holder of Indian/US Passport No. …… issued on …… at …………… PIO/OCI card no ............. issued on ............... at ............... (if applicable) hereby ……………."
- Fee $20 per attestation and $3 for ICWF per application.
- Fee is to be paid by cashier’s check or money order drawn only in favor of "Consulate General of India". Cash payment is also accepted at the counter of the Consulate. Applicants are requested to come with exact change for efficient services.
- Personal checks, Debit cards and Credit cards are not accepted.
- If application is being sent by post add an additional $20 to the fee for return mail.
- All the fees including ICWF and return postal amount to be paid by single cashier’s check or money order.
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