Registration of Birth
Note:
• At least One of the Parents must be an Indian citizen.
• The Registration of Birth must be done at the Indian Consulate within One Year of the child's birth.
• Once the birth registration is done, it is mandatory to apply for an Indian passport for the child.
Link to apply for Indian Passport of the Child through visit the VFS website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport
Checklist of Documents to Bring to the Consulate
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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
Both the father and mother should fill, Print & Sign the form and submit it to the consulate along with the supporting documents
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Fill in Birth Registration form (Click Here )
Both the father and mother should sign the form.
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Fill in Self Sworn Affidavit (Click Here )
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Fill in Self Sworn Affidavit (NOC) (Click Here )
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One Notarized copy Birth Registration Certificate of the child issued by the local authorities
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Original Birth Certificate
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Parents have to register the birth online at MHA’s Website (Click Here  )
A print out of the registration done online needs to be self-attested by both parents
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Notarized Declaration of both parents that they have not taken any other nationality for the child.
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Originals + Copy of :
· Passport of the Parents
· Proof of US Visa status of the Parents
· Marriage Certificate of the Parents
· Proof of USA Address
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Fees: $25 + $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.
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Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.
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.
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FAQs on Registration of Birth
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Proposed Answer
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How can one apply for Registration of Birth ?
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Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and submit the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate.
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Does one need to make an appointment for Registration of Birth ?
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Yes. Secure an in-person Appointment for a Miscellaneous Service application.
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What is the processing time for Registration of Birth ?
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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]
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Documents valid as a proof of address/residence?
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• US Driving License OR
• Utility Bill OR
• Lease Agreement OR
• State Identity Card OR
• Mortgage Deed
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What Documents are valid as a proof of US Visa Status?
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• 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
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Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ?
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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
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