- There is no need to take an appointment. Applicants could visit The Consulate on any working day between 9AM -12 Noon. The service will be on first come first serve basis.
- The Consulate reserves the right to reject attestation of documents the contents of which are objectionable or contrary to the Rules.
- The Consulate does not attest any document issued by authorities in India. If any document issued by authorities in India (such as birth and death certificates, affidavits, diplomas, marriage certificate and educational certificates issued by authorities in India ) are required to be presented to authorities in USA, these should be apostilled in India. For details, please check the website “Legalization of Documents” at http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=8801
- If on Visitors' Visa (B1/B2), only one time Life Certificate service will be given.
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Applying In Person:
The Applicant who is seeking Life Certificate, needs to appear in person.
Supporting Document: Carry originals of all the supporting documents to be presented to the Consular Officer (photocopies of which are to be attached with the application). In case you are not able to present the original documents at the counter bring notarized copy of documents being attached to the application. Ensure that notarized copy is legible, otherwise Consulate may ask to see the original. However, the passport should be presented in original.
Fee : Gratis (no fee). . If you want to receive the attested documents back through mail, either send a trackable pre-paid return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or FEDEX etc.) or enclose a money order/cashier’s check for $ 20 (twenty) payable to Consulate General of India - San Francisco.
Fees should be paid through Money order or Cashiers’ cheque drawn in favor of the ‘Consulate General of India, San Francisco’. Debit Cards are also accepted with a service charge of $3.00 (three) at the counter. Personal cheques, credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.
Applying by mail
Photo needs to be notarized when sending by mail.
Mailing Address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India,
540 Arguello Boulevard;
San Francisco CA 94118
Supporting Documents: Photocopy of all supporting documents should be notarized and attached to the application along with the latest doctors certificate. Do not send any original documents except the PASSPORT. Also, Photo needs to be notarized when sending by mail
Fee : Gratis (no fee). If you want to receive the attested documents back through mail, either send a trackable pre-paid return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or FEDEX etc.) or enclose a money order/cashier’s check for $ 20 (twenty) payable to Consulate General of India - San Francisco.
Fees should be paid through Money order or Cashiers’ cheque drawn in favor of the ‘Consulate General of India, San Francisco’. Debit Cards are also accepted with a service charge of $3.00 (three) at the counter. Personal cheques, credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.
How to Apply:
- Miscellaneous Services Form - Download the Miscellaneous Application form and complete the application form.
- Attach the following documents with the application form.
- Current passports (both Indian and US) in original and photocopy of the first five pages and last two pages of the current passports.
- Proof of your US Visa Status:(copy of any one of the following)
- Photocopy of the page containing visa on passport (H1B, H4 etc) and the copy of I-94
- Clear Photocopy of Green Card
- Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit)
- I-797, I-140 or I-20 (If approval copy of these notices are pending, also attach a handwritten note detailing the efforts being taken to regularize status)
- Proof of current US residence address: (copy of any one of the following)
- U.S Driving license.
- PG&E, Water or landline telephone bill displaying applicant’s address
- House Lease Agreement
- State Identification Card
- Note: Bank/credit card/mobile phone statements are not accepted as residence proof
- In case the Consulate receives applications with incomplete documentation, the same would be sent back unprocessed in the return envelope sent by the applicant.
Processing Time :
- Applying in person:
- Same day (delivery of attested documents between 4:00-4:45 pm)
- Applying by mail:
- 10 (ten) business days excluding the time taken in mail
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