Other Consular Services
Notarials
American citizens and foreign nationals doing business with American citizens and/or corporations often require the services of a U.S. notary public. The consulate in Chennai provides notarial services to citizens and non-citizens alike during our business hours, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Government-Issued Photo identification with signature (e.g., a passport, a driver's license, etc.) is required. If the document also requires witnesses, you must bring your own witnesses, each of whom should present identification.
Other than the U.S. Embassy and Consulates, there are no other authorized U.S. Notaries Public in India.
The fee for notarial services varies according to the service provided and the number of pages or documents involved. In general, notarization of signatures is $30 for the first signature and $20 for each signature in a document relating to the same transaction. You should consult with the Consular Officer to determine how fees will be calculated with respect to your documents. Fees may be paid in cash dollars, cash rupees (at the current exchange rate) or with a major U.S.-based credit card.
Affidavits
An Affidavit is a sworn statement, made by you. Write out the statement you wish to make, but do not sign the form.
For us to notarize your documents, you must:
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Have a government-issued photo ID, e.g. a passport
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Understand your document, as we are not allowed to explain the contents to you
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Have filled in the document with the appropriate names, places and dates
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Don't sign it; you'll sign it at the Embassy or Consulate in front of the notary.
Certified Photocopy
The Embassy also can make certified true copies of documents for use in the United States. For example, the Embassy can make a certified true copy of an Indian citizen's passport for submission with Form W-7 to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Please note that the Embassy does not provide certified true copies for documents that will be submitted to Indian government authorities. Persons seeking a "true copy" for use in India should consult with an Indian notary public.
International Documents
Persons seeking "attestation" or "authentication" of a U.S. document for use in India should read our instructions on how to authenticate a U.S. document for use in India. These services are only offered at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.