What is an "apostilled" copy of US passport ?

[luckyjack]

Hi All,
I am a US citizen and I am trying to apply for Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card. However I could not find a separate group for PIO so I am posting this in OCI,sorry about that. So, I was ready with all my documents and suddenly I find that the checklist says mail the apostilled copy of the US passport and then notarize it.
What is "apostilled" copy of the US passport ? Is it not a regular copy? Interestingly,I google'd it and not many links are there to clearly explain it. Can some one please clarify the same.

Apart from the Original Indian Passport I am sending all other copies.

I also have few other questions, if someone could clarify that would be great.

Do we need to send birth certificate (or passport copy should be enough)?
Do we need to send the marriage certificate?
Proof of address :I am sending drivers licence, is it enough or something else is required ?
If there are any other things that I need to be particularly aware of or careful about, please do let me know.

Sorry again and thanks in advance.

 

[millyfrend]

What is "apostilled" copy of the US passport? It is a notarized document. Contact Apostille Pros, they will help you.

apostillepros.com

 

[ginnu]

Hi All,
I am a US citizen and I am trying to apply for Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card.
---------where you are sending application for PIO card?
However I could not find a separate group for PIO so I am posting this in OCI,sorry about that. So, I was ready with all my documents and suddenly I find that the checklist says mail the apostilled copy of the US passport and then notarize it.
------where did you find the checklist? give the link. Indian consulate or Indian Embassy in US dont need "apostilled" copy of the US passport .

What is "apostilled" copy of the US passport ? Is it not a regular copy? Interestingly,I google'd it and not many links are there to clearly explain it. Can some one please clarify the same.

Apart from the Original Indian Passport I am sending all other copies.

I also have few other questions, if someone could clarify that would be great.

Do we need to send birth certificate (or passport copy should be enough)?
------If you were not born in US no Birth certificate is needed if you send Indian passport or (Indian passport copy)
Do we need to send the marriage certificate?
-----not needed
Proof of address :I am sending drivers licence, is it enough or something else is required ?
-----that is enough
If there are any other things that I need to be particularly aware of or careful about, please do let me know.
---Fees, Photographs
Sorry again and thanks in advance.

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