US Documents Apostilled
for OCI — The Complete
2025 Guide
The December 2024 OCI mandate changed what documents Indian families need apostilled. Here's exactly what's required, who needs it, and how to get it done from India without any travel to a consulate.
Get Help with OCI ApostilleNew Rule — December 2024
The Ministry of External Affairs now requires an apostilled US Birth Certificate for OCI applications for US-born children of Indian-origin parents. Previously, a plain certified copy was accepted. This applies to both new OCI applications and renewals where the US birth certificate is used as a primary document.
Source: Ministry of External Affairs OCI Application Guidelines, December 2024 update.
Three Situations Where OCI Apostille Is Required
Adult applying for OCI
Document Required
FBI Background Check (PCC)
US Federal Apostille
Adults who have lived in the US and are applying for OCI for the first time, or those renewing after more than 20 years, often need an apostilled FBI PCC.
Order FBI PCC ApostilleUS-born child applying for OCI
Document Required
US Birth Certificate
State-level Apostille
Children born in the US who are applying for OCI as Indian-origin card holders now require an apostilled birth certificate per the December 2024 rule.
Join WaitlistComing SoonRenouncing Indian citizenship
Document Required
US Naturalization Certificate
US Federal Apostille
Indian nationals who have naturalized as US citizens and are surrendering their Indian passport must apostille their US Naturalization Certificate.
Enquire on WhatsAppComing SoonHow OCI Apostille Works — From India
Determine which documents need apostilling
Use the table above as a guide. For adults: FBI PCC. For US-born children: birth certificate. For naturalized citizens renouncing Indian citizenship: naturalization certificate. If in doubt, message us on WhatsApp — we will tell you exactly what you need based on your case.
Obtain the document (if you don't already have it)
For FBI PCC: apply directly through the FBI CJIS Division online. The FBI typically takes 3–4 months to mail you the background check. For US birth certificates: order a certified copy from the vital records office of the state where the birth occurred. Veritas Apostille Services can guide you through this process.
Courier the original document to our US address
Ship the original document from India to our US address using DHL, FedEx, or BlueDart International. This typically takes 3–5 business days. We send you our mailing address via WhatsApp upon order confirmation. All documents are fully insured during transit.
We handle US notarization and apostille submission
We submit the document to the appropriate US authority — the US Department of State (for FBI PCC and federal documents) or the relevant Secretary of State (for state-issued documents like birth certificates). We send you a WhatsApp update when the apostille is received, including a photo of the apostille stamp.
DHL ships the apostilled document to your India address
Once apostilled, we ship via DHL international with tracking directly to your address in India. Delivery typically takes 3–5 business days. We send you the DHL tracking number via WhatsApp. You then submit the apostilled document with your OCI application to VFS Global or the Indian consulate.
OCI Apostille Document Requirements
| Document | Who Needs It | Authority | Our Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBI Background Check (PCC) | All adults applying for OCI | US Dept of State | From $175 | Available Now |
| US Birth Certificate | US-born children (Dec 2024 rule) | Secretary of State | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| US Naturalization Certificate | Naturalized citizens renouncing Indian citizenship | US Dept of State | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| US Marriage Certificate | Name change on OCI records | Secretary of State | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
OCI Apostille — Common Questions
Does an apostille on a US birth certificate expire?
Can I submit a digital/scanned copy of the apostilled document to VFS Global?
My child was born in Texas — which office handles the apostille?
Do I need to apostille the birth certificate if my child already has a US passport?
How long does the complete OCI apostille process take end to end?
Can I get my FBI PCC and birth certificate apostilled at the same time?
We Handle OCI Apostille End-to-End
Send us your documents from India. We do everything in the US — notarization, submission, apostille — and DHL it back to your door. WhatsApp updates at every stage.
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