Get Online Indian Attestation of Documents in USA

Who Needs an Attestation of Documents for India in USA

Here are some of the scenarios where you will need to get an Indian document Attestation from the USA.

For NRI (Non-Resident Indians)

If you are an NRI, then you will need attestation of documents in Indian from the USA for:

•  Purchase or sell any property in India.
• For registering a marriage or birth certificate in India.
• Making a Power of Attorney in India.
• To apply for any legal services or an Indian visa.

For PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin)

If you are a person of Indian origin, then you need to have a valid Attestation of documents in USA for:

• For identity purposes.
• To manage legal matters in India.
• For educational purposes in India, such as getting easy admission in Indian universities.
• To get easy immigration and support for citizenship applications.

For OCI Cardholders 

Overseas citizens of India living in the USA need an Attestation of documents for the following purposes:

• To make property transactions easy in India.
• For assistance with legal and court matters.
• For easy admission to Indian universities.

Foreign Nationals Living in the USA  

If you are a foreign national living in the USA, then you will need an attested document in India for:

• For making business deals and signing contracts.
• For getting a legal Power of Attorney in India.
• It can be used as a proof of Identity.

For Indian Students and Professionals in the USA

Indian Students and professionals living in the USA need attestation of documents for:

• Getting educational attested certificates.
• For verified employment letters and experience letters.
• Notarised affidavits and Declaration certificates.

Documents for Indian Attestation of Documents from the USA

Here is the list of documents required for a smooth attestation process in the US.

For Indian Passport Holders

In Person: 

• 2 Passport-size photos. 
• Original and a copy of the Indian Passport. 
• Proof of USA visa status, such as a green card or work permit. 
• Proof of address in the USA, like a lease agreement or a USA driver's license. 

By Mail: 

• 2 recently clicked passport-size photos.
• Notarized copy of Indian Passport.
• Proof of USA visa status, like a work permit or green card.
• Proof of address in the USA, like a lease agreement or a utility bill.

For USA Passport Holders + OCI Cardholders

In Person: 

• 2 passport-size photos.
• Original and a copy of the USA passport.
• First and last page of OCI Card.
• Proof of address in the USA, like a utility bill or a driver's license.

By Mail:

• Recently clicked two photos
• Original and notarized copy of a USA passport.
• OCI card copy of the first and last page.
• Proof of address in the USA, like a green card, utility bill, or work permit.

For USA Passport Holders

In Person:

• Original and a copy of the USA passport.
• Proof of address in the USA, such as a utility bill or a driver's license.
• Two passport-size photos.

By Mail:

• Original and notarized copy of a USA passport.
• Proof of address in the USA, like an electricity bill, a utility bill, or a lease agreement.
• 2 recently clicked passport-size photos.

Fees and Processing Time for the Attestation of Documents in India from the USA

Applicants must pay $10 plus an additional $2 for a separate cashier's check or money order to obtain an Attestation of Documents in USA.

The normal processing time for an Attestation of documents in India is 10 working days for applications submitted by post or mail to the Consulate General of India. Alternatively, you can obtain it on the same day if you submit via an in-person appointment.

Steps to Apply for Indian Attestation of Documents from the USA

Follow the steps below to obtain your Attestation of Documents easily from Visament.

Step 1: Identify the Type of Document Attestation

Applicants must select the type of attestation required based on its purpose, such as for visa, educational, or legal purposes.

Step 2: Pay fees to secure your Application

The applicant must pay the required fees to secure their application and proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Upload and Verification of Documents

They need to upload all the supporting documents for the application. Then, our experts will verify your documents to ensure a smooth application process.

Step 4: Review Your Application

The Visament team will send the completed government application form to the applicant for confirmation.

Step 5: Applicant receives Final Document

After the confirmation, we will send the finalized application form with all the supporting documents to the applicant.

Step 6: Notarization and Attestation of Documents

Applicants must have the documents notarized by a notary public and then have all the documents attested by the nearest embassy or consulate.

Step 7: Submission of Application

Applicants can submit their applications after notarization and attestation at the Indian consulate in the USA by booking an appointment in person or by mail at the Consulate General of India, San Francisco.

Benefits of Indian Document Attestation from the USA

Here are some of the benefits that you can get by having an Attestation of Documents in India from the USA.

• Get your Indian documents legally verified.
• Attestation of documents can help in getting faster processing of immigration and visa applications.
• Educational benefits, such as easy admission to Indian universities.
• Handle business and legal agreements.
• You get international recognition through attested documents.