Q.1091 Get life certificate

abroad by mail from Indian

consulate

Question: Dear Sir My nephew lives Minniopolis USA. He has given Power of Attorney to me for his work in India. Whenever signed using PoA ,authorites are asking for live certicate . My nephew has to travel all the way to Chicago Indian Consulate. Can Live Certificate signed by him in front of the Notory and is it sufficient ? Can a Doctor issue the certificate in Minniopolis itself? Is thete any other appropriate alternative way to obtain the Live certificate? Requsting for ypur advise and awaiting for the response. Thanks Answer: There is an option of getting life certificate from Indian consulate by mail. Information on getting a life certificate from Indian Consulates abroad is already posted on NRI Information website. [FAQ# 820] Since you are in Minneapolis which falls in the jurisdiction of the Chicago Indian consulate. Kindly note that applications for life certificate are accepted by mail at the Chicago consulate for life certificate provided the applicant is medically unfit to visit the consulate in person and provides a medical certificate from his/her doctor. Procedure to obtain life certificate by mail is clearly stated on the consulates website. The link to their page is posted: http://indianconsulate.com/page/display/18/17 Other alternatives for obtaining life certificate from abroad is through a bank manager of an Indian associated bank such as State Bank of India. I doubt if a life certificate issued by a doctor would be acceptable in India. Since the stamp of Indian embassy/consulate is easily recognized by authorities across India, this is the best option.