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 has the right to request for additional documentation.
 1 copy of signed Checklist with the boxes ticked must be submitted with your documents.
 Wherever parent’s sign, the signature must match with the passport signature. Applications will be
put on hold and a new application will be asked for if parent’s signature does not match with the
passport signature.
 The sequence of documents in each application form being submitted to the Consulate should be in
the order as mentioned below.
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Documents
OCI APPLICATION FORM
Complete the OCI Online Application Form on the Government Site
(http://passport.gov.in/oci/capchaActionPIO)
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
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.
Uploaded Signature/Thumb impression must be legible on plain white
background.
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 SIGN PART B OF THE APPLICATION.
Wherever parent’s sign, the signature must match with the passport
signature. Applications will be put on hold and a new application will be
asked for if parent’s signature does not match with the passport
signature.
Wherever documents need to be self-attested, both parents must
sign.
Signature must be legible and on the plain white background.
Original
Required
Original
AND
Notarized
Upload
Scanned
Copy
NOTE - If the signature is OUTSIDE of the boxes provided, the application will
be REJECTED. If the thumbprint/signature isn’t clear after they upload online,
they need to upload again or minor has to sign in the application form.
PHOTOS
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2 most recent passport size color photos (no older than 6 months) of
the applicant to be provided.
Uploaded photo must be a most recent passport size color photo.
Paste 1 photo on page 1 at the relevant place on the online form and
send 1 photo with the Application.
Photos to be 2 inches x 2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose
strictly against white background only on photographic paper.
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM
Fill the Additional Particular Form and enclose the print out.
All pages of Additional particulars form should have signatures of the
applicant.
All questions must be answered with details – no question should be
left blank.
Where applicable, please answer as Yes or No. Do not answer as N/A.
Incorrect/Incomplete applications and applications answered in N/A
will not be processed.
Must have Applicants name as per Current passport.
PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM DULY SIGNED BY BOTH THE PARENTS
Must be DULY NOTARIZED.
CURRENT US PASSPORT
Self-Attested 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.
o Passport should be valid for 8 months from the date of
application.
Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only Self
Attested colored copy.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send colored notarized copy.
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IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the above will be considered
INCOMPLETE and processing will be delayed.
PARENTS OCI CARDS
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.
Original
Original
Original
AND
Notarized
Self
Attested
Copy
Copy Notarized
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Do not send Original. Please send only
colored notarized copy.
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VISA STATUS FOR PARENTS – ONLY IF PARENT(s) ARE FOREIGN CITIZEN(s)
(NON US)
Copy Notarized
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.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
NOTE:
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TRANSFER NOTICES AND RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
VISA MUST BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS.
PARENTS US/FOREIGN (NON US) PASSPORT
Self-attested copy by parents.
Submit Copy of the following pages of valid original US/Foreign (Non
US) Passport of parents:o Color Copy of the information page that contains the picture
and basic details of the US/Foreign (Non US) Passport.
o Color Copy of the endorsement/amendment pages.
o On US passport books that end with page 24, copy pages 22,
23 and 24.
o In US passport books that end with page 28, copy pages 25, 26
and 27.
OR
o If parents have OCI cards, it is mandatory to provide copies of
OCI cards as well.
o If parents OCI Cards are copied, BOTH information pages on
the OCI card should be copied.
Self
Attested
Copy
Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only Self
Attested colored copy.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send colored notarized copy.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE
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.
Copy Notarized
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.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
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PROOF OF ADDRESS
For minors, a proof of address from BOTH parents’ OR legal guardian to match
with the present address as per application. Only one of the following must be
submitted:-
Copy Notarized
Only State Issued – Driving License
OR
Utility Bill - Water
OR
Utility Bill – Electricity
OR
Utility Bill – Gas
OR
Valid lease agreement signed by landlord and tenant (applicable ONLY
FOR Atlanta, Houston and New York).
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).
Landing Papers – Canadian Resident
(For New York, Chicago, San Francisco jurisdiction only)
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Canadian Citizens (through Naturalization) must provide a copy
of their ‘landing paper’ along with their documents.
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For San Francisco Jurisdiction: A Copy of Canadian Proof of
Residential Address is required.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
NOTE: DO NOT CUT DRIVER’S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO A SMALLER SIZE.
PARENTS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Marriage certificate from marriage registering authority only will be
recognized.
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Certificates issued by community institutions like Church/ Mosque/
Temple are not acceptable.
Copy Notarized
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION
If one parent or both parents are naturalized citizens, one of the
following MUST be produced as proof of renunciation for parent(s): 13
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Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of
India.
OR
Canceled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is
Copy Notarized
canceled due to obtaining US/Foreign (NON US) citizenship.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
If parents NEED to obtain RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE, then they need
to apply for renunciation certificate prior to submitting application for
minor.
PROOF OF INDIAN ORIGIN
Self Attested copy of first three and last two pages of the last Indian
passport held.
Self
Attested
Copy
OR
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Notarized copy of 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 Aadhar Card which should be Original and Not Color Print from
Web to confirm Indian Origin of the applicant
(Except Washington DC Jurisdiction).
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.
Copy Notarized
Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only Self
Attested colored copy.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send colored notarized copy.
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The decision to whether accept this type of document as proof of
Indian Citizenship will be made by the Embassy/Consular Officer and
will be FINAL in such cases.
PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS PROOF OF ORIGIN
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 Applicant’s birth certificate (in which your parents’ name is
mentioned).
o If the applicant is applying as a grandchild of an Indian
National, then the applicant must submit his birth certificate
Copy Notarized
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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
Copies of first three and last two pages of BOTH
parents’/grandparents’ Indian passport,
OR
Copy of BOTH parents’/grandparents’ domicile certificate
issued by the competent authority,
OR
Copy of BOTH parents’ OCI cards/ grandparents’ OCI cards
including information pages on OCI cards
(Except Washington DC Jurisdiction).
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
Only for Washington DC Jurisdiction - Please send Original AND Self
Attested Copy.
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Note: If parents’/grandparents’ have OCI/PIO cards, it is mandatory to give
copies of BOTH – Indian Passport & OCI/PIO Cards.
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE
If minor gained naturalization through his/her parents and possess no
separate naturalization certificate, then copies of the parents
naturalization certificates and a Notarized statement signed by BOTH
parents is required stating the circumstances in which 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 you do not have an Indian passport and are applying for OCI on the
basis that the parents and/or grandparents were Indian nationals –
then PARENTS AND/OR GRANDPARENTS NATURALIZATION
CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED.
If the applicant has more than one NATIONALITY after having INDIAN
Citizenship, please provide all NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES or
PROOF OF NATIONALITY from all countries where the applicant has
held citizenship.
The US Naturalization Certificate should state “FORMER
NATIONALITY” AS INDIA. Certificates that state ‘Country of Birth’ as
India CANNOT be accepted.
If Notarized copy is not available, then a Certified True copy from local
USCIS office.
Additional information can be obtained from USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/tools/how-do-i-customer-guides/how-do-iguides-us-citizens/how-do-i-obtain-certified-true-copies-certificatenaturalization website.
Copy Notarized
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Do not send notarized copy. Please
send only colored copy.
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AFFIDAVIT FOR CHILD’S NATURALIZATION BY PARENTS
ONLY IF MINOR APPLICANT CANNOT PROVIDE NATURALISATION CERTIFICATE
AS HAD ACQUIRED US CITIZENSHIP ON THE BASIS OF PARENTS:Applicant must provide DULY Signed and Notarized Joint Statement by
Parents (Visit Form section to download the format).
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 Canceled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is
canceled due to obtaining US citizenship.
OR
o Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of
India.
OR
o Deemed surrender certificate issued by the
Embassy/Consulate of India.
Original
AND
Notarized
Self
Attested
Copy
Only for Chicago Jurisdiction - Please send only Self Attested colored
copy.
Only for Houston Jurisdiction - Canceled Indian Passport is compulsory
along with Certificate of Renunciation OR Deemed Surrender
Certificate. Please send only Self Attested colored copy.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send colored notarized copy.
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NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION (If Applicable)
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.
Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send only colored notarized
copy.
CKGS Disclaimer Form
This must have Signature of the applicant.
AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF ORIGINALS
A Duly Filled and Notarized Affidavit is required to be submitted along
with the application.
FOR RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS
Enclose Proof of Payment of the CKGS Courier Service Charges.
OR
Prepaid Envelop with AWB no # with service provider name.
Copy Notarized
Original
Original
AND
Notarized
Copy
Original
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FEDEX PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES/SHIPPING LABELS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED BY CKGS.
DO NOT SEND HANDWRITTEN RETURN ENVELOPES AS THEY WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED.
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Enclose copy of Online Payment Receipt (If applicable)
Only if payment is made online for Fees and any optional value added
services like courier, SMS, etc.
Enclose Payment Instrument (If applicable)
Money Order/Cashier’s Check/Bankers Check favoring "Cox & Kings
Global Services USA LLC".
To apply for RENUNCIATION you can click on the below mentioned link:
Please click here https://www.in.ckgs.us/renunciation/ for
documents checklist, forms and fee.
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SUMMARY OF DOCUMENTS TO BE NOTARIZED
 If Documents are in any other language besides English, the document needs to be translated into
English and it has to be notarized.
 If in case the middle name was changed to an initial then a notarized statement letter is required.
 Please enclose a Self-Attested Copy for all supporting documents that are submitted in Original.
 Please enclose a Notarized Copy for all supporting documents that are submitted without the Original
document.