1.

Register and log in to eSEWA platform using a valid email address on: 
https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/

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)

(Fee should be payable through Money Orders or Cashier Cheques drawn in favour of the "CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA, SAN FRANCISCO". Personal cheques/Credit Cards/Debit Cards/other banking instruments are not accetable)

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications 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.

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

1.

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)

(Fee should be payable through Money Orders or Cashier Cheques drawn in favour of the "CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA, SAN FRANCISCO". Personal cheques/Credit Cards/Debit Cards/other banking instruments are not accetable)

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications 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.

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

1.

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)

(Fee should be payable through Money Orders or Cashier Cheques drawn in favour of the "CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA, SAN FRANCISCO". Personal cheques/Credit Cards/Debit Cards/other banking instruments are not accetable)

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications 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.

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

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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 on eSEWA platform. Supporting documents on the platform. After scrutiny of documents are complete, application may be submitted to the Conuslate in-person or by post.

2.

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

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

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

3.

What is the processing time for Death Documents Attestation ?

Usualy the document is issued same day on eSEWA once the original documents are received in the Consulate after scrutiny

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 HAVE to apply through eSEWA with supporting documents to the Consulate. After the scrutinized document is complete, the application may be submitted to the Consulate in person or by post.

Original documents are preferred. If copies of the documents are submitted, such documents must be Notarized. 
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