New OCI Card-Minor US PASSPORT HOLDER (INDIVIDUAL)

The documents in the Checklist are mandatory for your application to be processed.
This list of documents is not exhaustive and is subject to change based on the requirements of the
Indian Embassy / Consulate.
The Indian Embassy / Consulate have the right to request for additional documentation.
2 copies of signed Checklist with the boxes ticked must be submitted with your documents
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OCI APPLICATION FORM

Complete the OCI Online Application Form on the Government Site

(https://passport.gov.in/oci/)
Once the OCI Online Application Form is completed and printed, the following
should be submitted along with the application package
Step 1 :One Part A
AND
Step 2 :One Part B
Print out PART A and PART B.
Submit BOTH parts for the OCI Application.
MINOR SIGNATURE/THUMB

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For child of 5 years and above, signature / name of the minor child should be
in the signature box under their photo on the first page of the application.
For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child should
be in the signature box under their photo using only a BLACK or BLUE inkpad.
(Use Left Thumb for Boys & Right Thumb for girls).
PARENT CANNOT SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE PART A.
Applications should contain BOTH PARENTS signature on the PART B ONLY
AND DULY NOTARIZED.
MINORS DO NOT SIGNPART B OF THE APPLICATION.
Wherever parents sign, the signature must match with the passport signature.
Applications will be put on hold and a new application will be asked for if
parents signature does not match with the passport signature.
NOTE - If the signature is OUTSIDE of the boxes provided, the application will be
REJECTED.
CKGS Disclaimer Form

This must have Signature of the applicant.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM

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Fill the Additional Particular Form and enclose the print out.
All questions must be answered no question should be left blank.
On behalf of minor both Parents should Sign on the on the additional
particulars form.
PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM DULY SIGNED BY BOTH THE PARENTS

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Must be DULY NOTARIZED

COPY OF PARENTS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

Marriage certificate from marriage registering authority only will be

recognized
Certificates issued by community institutions like Church/ mosque/ temple
are not acceptable.
PHOTOS

1 most recent passport size photo(no older than 6 months) of the applicant to
be provided
Photos to be 2inches x 2 inches in size, in colour, depicting front pose strictly
against white background only on photographic paper.
COPY OF CURRENT US PASSPORT

Self-Attested Color Copy of the following pages of valid US Passport

o Information page that contains the picture and basic details of the US
passport.
o Endorsement / amendment pages.
Walk in applicants must present Original US Passport to CKGS staff for
Verification.

NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL US PASSPORT AT THE TIME OF SENDING INITIAL OCI
APPLICATION. ORIGINAL US PASSPORT REQUIRED ONLY AT THE TIME OF OCI
MATCHUP.
IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the above will be considered
INCOMPLETE and processing will be delayed.
COPY OF PARENTS US / FOREIGN (NON US) PASSPORT
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Self-Attested Color Copy of the following pages of valid US / FOREIGN (NON

US) Passport
o Information page that contains the picture and basic details of the US
/ FOREIGN (Non US) Passport.
o Endorsement / amendment pages.
Walk in applicants must present Original US / Foreign (Non US) Passport to
CKGS staff for Verification.

COPY OF PARENTS OCI CARDS

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If parents have OCI cards, it is mandatory to provide copies of OCI cards as

well
If parents OCI Cards are copied, BOTH information pages on the OCI card
should be copied.
VISA STATUS FOR PARENTS ONLY IF PARENT(s) ARE FOREIGN CITIZEN(s) (NON US)

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Provide copy of the following:o Permanent Resident Card Both Sides

o Employment Authorization Card which states Serves as 1-512 or
Copy of Pages showing H1 / H4, L1 / L4, F1 / F2, J1 / J2 etc.

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NOTE:
TRANSFER NOTICES AND RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
VISA MUST BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS
COPIES OF PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION

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If one parent or both parents are naturalized citizens, proof of renunciation

for parent(s) must be provided one of the following MUST be produced as
proof:o Certificate of renunciation issued by an Embassy/Consulate of India
OR
o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is
cancelled due to obtaining US citizenship
If parent NEED to obtain RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE, then they need to
apply for renunciation certificate PRIOR to submitting application for minor.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE

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For applicants born outside of India, a photocopy of the birth certificate OR

any government issued document that shows the following must be
provided:o Parents Name
o Date of Birth
o Nationality
If the applicant is applying through parents, one parent was born outside
India then Birth Certificate and Passport copy of the parent born outside
India.
If the BIRTH CERTIFICATE / Documents are in any other language besides
English, the document needs to be translated into English and it has to be
notarized.
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE

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If minor gained naturalization through his/her parents and possesses no

separate naturalization certificate, then copies of the parents naturalization
certificates and a Notarized statement signed by BOTH parents is required
stating the circumstances that their child received his/her naturalization status
and why the child does not possess his/her own certificate.
If you acquired US Nationality through Naturalization, a copy of your

Naturalization Certificate is required.

If one has obtained more than one nationality after having Indian Citizenship
then provide ALL NATURALIZATION COPIES OR PROOF OF NATIONALITY
FROM ALL COUNTRIES that you have held citizenship.
If you do not have an Indian passport and is applying for OCI on the basis that
the parents and/or grandparents were Indian nationals then PARENTS
AND/OR GRANDPARENTS NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
The US naturalization Certificate should state FORMER NATIONALITY AS
INDIA. Certificates that state Country of Birth as India CANNOT be accepted.
PROOF OF INDIAN ORIGIN

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Copy of first three and last two pages of the last Indian passport held
OR
Any document that provides sufficient evidence that the applicant has held
Indian Citizenship like:o Any other proof substantiating the request. Usually applicants are able
to submit a certificate of residence or place of birth of self / parents /
grandparents from First Class Magistrate / District Magistrate (DM) of
the concerned place.
o Notarized copy of educational certificate issued by an institution of
India and land ownership certificate by which eligibility may be
reasonably ascertained
OR
o A duly notarized affidavit to that effect
OR
o A copy of an Ancestral Nativity Certificate issued by an Indian official
or magistrate with sufficient authority to confirm Indian Origin of the
applicant.
The decision to whether accept this type of document as proof of Indian
Citizenship will be made by the Embassy/Consulate Officer and will be FINAL
in such cases
PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS PROOF OF ORIGIN

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If the applicant does NOT HAVE an Indian Passport and is applying for OCI on
the basis that his parents and / or grandparents were Indian Nationals, then
the applicant must enclose the following documents:o Copy of Proof of both parents current nationality and previous
nationality
o Applicants birth certificate (in which your parent's name is
mentioned)
o If the applicant is applying as a grandchild of an Indian National, then
the applicant must submit his birth certificate as well as his parents
birth certificate. All submitted birth certificates must show the
parents names clearly so that it establishes the relationship with the
applicants parents and grandparents
AND
o Copies of first three and last two pages of BOTH
parent/grandparent's Indian passport,

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OR
Copy of BOTH parent/grandparent's domicile certificate issued by the
competent authority,
OR
Copy of parents / grandparents OCI cards including BOTH information
pages on OCI cards

Note: If parents / grandparents have OCI / PIO cards, it is mandatory to give copies of
BOTH Indian Passport & OCI Card
PROOF OF ADDRESS

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For Minors, a proof of address from BOTH PARENTS or LEGAL GUARDIAN may be
submitted.
Only State Issued Driving Licence (validity for at least 6 months pending)
OR
Utility Bill Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old)
OR
Utility Bill Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old)
OR
Utility Bill Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old)
OR
Valid lease signed by landlord and tenant (applicable ONLY FOR Atlanta and
Houston. For New York, lease document must be notarized.)
For College / University Students living on campus in University housing
/dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution letter head
explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice (Not
Applicable for Applications from Washington DC).

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NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE COPY DOWN TO A SMALLER SIZE
NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION

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If your name in any of the supporting documents provided is different in any

way from the name in the US Passport, a copy of ONE of the following
documents must be provided
o Official Court Order for the name change
OR
o Endorsement of name change during naturalization process
If in case the middle name was changed to an initial then a notarized
statement letter is required.
FOR RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS

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Enclose Proof of Payment of the CKGS Courier Service Charges

OR
Prepaid Envelop with AWB no # with service provider name

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FEDEX PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES / SHIPPING LABELS WILL NOT BE

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ACCEPTED BY CKGS.
DO NOT SEND HANDWRITTEN RETURN ENVELOPES AS THEY WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
PROOF OF RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP:
If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MANDATORY to provide proof of
Renunciation of Indian Citizenship along with your OCI application. One of the
following MUST be produced as proof:o

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Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India

OR
o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is
cancelled due to obtaining US citizenship
OR
o Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of
India
To apply for RENUNCIATION you can click on the below mentioned link:

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Please click here http://www.in.ckgs.us/renunciation.shtml for documents checklist,

forms and fee.

We recommend that you purchase courier service from CKGS for an end to end delivery.

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