Applying for new OCI card for minor

[arnott]

Applying for new OCI card for our 3 year old son who was born in the USA.

• Do we need to send the original birth certificate with the application? Will VFS return the birth certificate with the OCI card?
• For minors less than 5 year old, should a parent sign the OCI application form and get it notarized?

Thanks.

[dvpatel]

Applying for new OCI card for our 3 year old son who was born in the USA.

• Do we need to send the original birth certificate with the application? Will VFS return the birth certificate with the OCI card?
• For minors less than 5 year old, should a parent sign the OCI application form and get it notarized?

Thanks.

https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-p...inor-final.pdf

Answers to your questions.
1 - No
2 - No

You need to send in a copy of the birth certificate and use the child's thumb print is needed since they're 3 years old and below the age of 5 years old.

[arnott]

https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-p...inor-final.pdf

Answers to your questions.
1 - No
2 - No

You need to send in a copy of the birth certificate and use the child's thumb print is needed since they're 3 years old and below the age of 5 years old.

Thanks for the reply. For (2), from your link:

OCI Application Form: . In case of Minor any one parent may sign the form and notarize it before submission..

[dvpatel]

Thanks for the reply. For (2), from your link:

Did you see the very next line?

Also minors below 5 years a thumb impression is required. For minors above the age of 5 years, the applicant has to sign the form.

[arnott]

Did you see the very next line?

Yes, we had to get the thumb impression and get it notarized.

[RainComing]

arnott - GoI OCI site says US birth certificate needs to be apostilled / endorsed by consulate in US. Did you do it? Or just uploaded copy of birth certificate as it is?

• Evidence of relationship as parent/grandparent/ great grandparent, if their Indian origin is claimed as basis for registration as OCI Cardholder: The document of relationship could be “Birth Certificate” issued from competent authority mentioning both parents’ name. In case the birth certificate is issued by a foreign authority, it is to be Apostilled or endorsed by the concerned Indian Mission abroad.