ATTESTATION OF DEATH DOCUMENTS / REGISTRATION OF DEATH OF INDIAN NATIONALS /CARRYING MORTAL REMAINS / CARRYING ASHES

DEATH RELATED SERVICES FOR INDIAN NATIONALS

Death related services for Indian nationals are provided at Consular Section, Consulate General of India, Houston. It is also provided through VFS Global (https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/miscellaneous-services).

How to apply at Consular Section, Consulate General of India, Houston:-

1.	Download the Miscellaneous Application form and applicant may fill it up carefully and affix his/her photograph on the same. Here the ‘applicant’ is defined as a person who is a relative/ friend of the deceased or representative of a funeral home, authorized for processing documents.
2.	Current Passport in original of the deceased and a photocopy. Death of Indian nationals need to be registered in the Consulate and passport needs to be cancelled.
3.	Current Passport in original and copy of the applicant. If the documentation is being done through funeral home, the representative may submit his/her photo I/card and duly signed authorization letter issued by the funeral home.
4.	Original and photocopy of the document showing valid US Visa Status of the relative or friend who is processing the documents on behalf of the deceased.
5.	Original and photocopy of any of the following documents as proof of residence of the relative/friend who is doing the documentation work: US Driving License, Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, State Identity Card or Mortgage Deed.
6.	Carry all original supporting documents for presentation to the Consular Officer. Photocopies of these documents may be attached with the application. Ensure that photocopies are legible.
7.	To carry Mortal Remains: Original and one copy of the following: (a) Death Certificate, clearly stating cause of death, (b) Embalming Certificate from the concerned local authority, (c) Certificate from the concerned local authority stating that body of the deceased is free from any kind of infection, and (d) Burial/Transit permit. Applicant may also ascertain with concerned Airlines about additional documentary requirements, if any and obtain those from the mortuary/funeral home.
8.	To carry Ashes: Original and one copy of the following: (a) Death Certificate and (b) Cremation Certificate. Applicant may also ascertain with concerned Airlines about additional documentary requirements, if any and obtain those from the mortuary/funeral home.
9.	Please visit Consular Section, 4300 Scotland Street, Houston, Texas-77007 between 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
10.	Fee: If deceased held an Indian passport: Gratis (No Fee). For attestation of Death certificate- US$10.00 (Ten Only) and an additional fee of US$2.00 (Two Only) towards ICWF and US$10.00 (Ten Only) for each additional copy. The fees may be paid through two separate money order/cashiers’ cheque, drawn separately towards fee and ICWF, in favour of , Consulate General of India, Houston.
11.	Processing Time: Same day, however, if unforeseen technical reasons occur, services can be delayed till those problems are resolved.