Please go through Guidance to Attestation Service

Guidance :

• In the event that the mortal remains have to be transported to India, the Consulate attaches priority to attestation of death documents.

Process :

• Complete Miscellaneous Services Application

• Attach supporting documents and the following:
  • Submit original passport of the deceased for cancellation
  • Original and copy of death certificate
  • Original and copy of certificate from the crematorium for transportation of urn containing ashes; or
  • Original and copy of embalming certificate for transportation of mortal remains
  • Certificate from the Department of Health stating that the deceased did not have any communicable/contagious diseases
  • Copy and original of Burial/Transit Permit
  • Any other original papers and copy of the same relating to the death of the individual

FEE :

• Attestation of Documents for Transportation of Human Remains (Body): $60.00 for US Nationals.

• Attestation of Documents for Transportation of Human Remains (Ashes):$40.00 for US Nationals.

• Fees should be paid through money order or cashiers’ cheque drawn in favour of the ‘Consulate General of India, San Francisco’.  Personal cheques, credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.

• Fee once paid is non-refundable even if service is refused/delayed

• The Consulate is now accepting Debit Cards with a service charge of $3.00 (three) at the counter.

 

Processing Time

• Applying in person:
  • Same day or latest by the next working day

• Applying by mail:
  • 10 (ten) business days excluding the time taken in mail