1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit 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.

2.

Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport + Death Certificate + Cremation Certificate

3.

Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport + Proof of Address

4.

For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department + Embalming Certificate + Transit Permit (All Original + 1 Photo Copy)

5.

Fees : $0 (For 1st Set of Attestation; Transportation of ashes; Transportation of Mortal Remains)
Additional $12 per extra set

Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For emergency cases such as attestation of death documents, same day appointment can be obtained through email (misc.sf@mea.gov.in) or through emergency number (+1.415.483.6629)

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit 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.

2.

Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport + Death Certificate + OCI (Front & Last Page)

3.

Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport + Proof of Address

4.

For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department + Embalming Certificate + Transit Permit (All Original + 1 Photo Copy)

5.

Fees : $42 (For Ashes) $62 (For Mortal Remains)
$12 per extra set

Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For emergency cases such as attestation of death documents, same day appointment can be obtained through email (misc.sf@mea.gov.in) or through emergency number (+1.415.483.6629)

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit 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.

2.

Docs of Deceased (Original & Copy) - Passport + Death Certificate

3.

Docs of Informant/Relative (Original & Copy) - Passport + Proof of Address

4.

For Mortal Remains only:- Non-communicable disease certificate form Health Department + Embalming Certificate + Transit Permit (All Original + 1 Photo Copy)

5.

Fees : $42 (For Ashes) $62 (For Mortal Remains)
$12 per extra set

Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For emergency cases such as attestation of death documents, same day appointment can be obtained through email (misc.sf@mea.gov.in) or through emergency number (+1.415.483.6629)

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

No.

Question

Proposed Answer

1.

How can one apply for Death Documents Attestation ?

Depending on whether the Deceased person was (Indian Passport Holder OR USA Passport + OCI Holder OR USA Passport Holder),

Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and submit the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate.

2.

Does one need to make an appointment for Death Documents Attestation ?

Yes. Secure an in-person Appointment for a Miscellaneous Service application.

For emergency cases such as attestation of death documents, same day appointment can be obtained through email (misc.sf@mea.gov.in) or through emergency number (+1.415.483.6629)

3.

What is the processing time for Death Documents Attestation ?

One day (Same day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.

Normal processing time is 10 business days [for application received by mail]

4.

Documents  valid as a proof of address/residence?

•    US Driving License OR

•    Utility Bill OR

•    Lease Agreement OR

•    State Identity Card OR

•    Mortgage Deed

5.

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

6.

Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ?

Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail for All the services listed above (Except Registration of Marriage and Attestation of Will).

Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.

Send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

Please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents