Q.925 Apply for Indian nativity

certificate from South Africa

Hi I'm from South Africa. I am applied for oci in Durban Consulate. My grandfather is from Surat, Kathor. And so is my grand mother. My grandfather died in 1964 in South Africa. I can't find any document of his except death certificate from archives. It says where he is from. I also got someone I know from Surat, to provide me with land document of my grandfather that is still on his name and they had a notary stamp it. The consulate still wants more proof that he is from India. So I read about this nativity certificate. Is there anyway I can apply from South Africa. I can send documents to contact in Surat also. Help. Thank you Daksha Soorajdin Answer: Yes! you should be able to send documentation to your contact in India to represent you to complete all the legal formalities to obtain Nativity Certificate. Some of the documents you will need are: • Duly signed acceptable authority letter allowing your contact to represent you in obtaining nativity certificate • Proof of identity • Date of birth proof • Proof of ancestral property in India • Passport copy. [Usually front and last page is required but check with your contact] More information in detail on how to get Nativity Certificate in India is provided on Nri Information at http://nriinformation.com/articles/ A sample of the Nativity Certificate application form is available at http://nriinformation.com/articles/index_htm_file s/nativity_certificate.pdf