Consulate General of India
Chicago
Consulate General of India, Chicago serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin. Only the applicants residing in these states are eligible to apply at this Consulate.
Before visit in person or sending by post
Please visit the website,://www.cgichicago.gov.in/page/launching-of-esewa-portal-for-misc-consular-service-seekers/ for availing various Miscellaneous Consular Services through Online Consular Services System (eSewa Portal).
It is mandatory to register the applicant on the above mentioned eSewa portal before in-person visit of sending applications through mail to the Consulate.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Any queries / clarifications regarding ‘Marriage Certificate’ may please be sent at email address : cons[dot]chicago[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the subject ‘Miscellaneous Services – Marriage Certificate’. The applicants must provide full facts and details of the case while writing the e-mail. The applicants are also required to provide their complete contact details (along-with their reachable contact number) so that they may be contacted accordingly while addressing their issues.
Please note that Marriage certificate is issued on the basis of entries in the most recent Indian passport of the applicant and his / her spouse.
Before visit in person or sending by post
Please visit the website,://www.cgichicago.gov.in/page/launching-of-esewa-portal-for-misc-consular-service-seekers/ for availing various Miscellaneous Consular Services through Online Consular Services System (eSewa Portal).
It is mandatory to register the applicant on the above mentioned eSewa portal before in-person visit of sending applications through mail to the Consulate.
Download the Miscellaneous Application Form. Fill and sign the application form. In case of those who can not sign, provide thumb impression (Right Hand Thumb Impression for female and left hand thumb impression for male). Each applicant is required to fill up separate miscellaneous application form and affix his / her recent passport size photograph.
copy of first five pages and last two pages of their passports. In case, applicant or spouse holds passport other than Indian, they have to submit notarized copy of current valid passport as well as notarized copy of last held Indian passport.
The fee charged is non-refundable. Cash, personal cheques, debit / credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.
Consulate General of India, Chicago
455 North Cityfront Plaza
Suite 850, NBC Tower
Chicago, IL 60611
Before visit in person or sending by post
Please visit the website, https://www.cgichicago.gov.in/page/launching-of-esewa-portal-for-misc-consular-service-seekers/ for availing various Miscellaneous Consular Services through Online Consular Services System (eSewa Portal).
It is mandatory to register the applicant on the above mentioned eSewa portal before in-person visit of sending applications through mail to the Consulate.
There is no need to take an appointment for this service. Applicants could visit the Consulate on any working day between 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. The service will be on first come first serve basis.
Important Notes
NOTE 1 The following documents are accepted as valid US Visa status (any one of the following):
The page containing visa on passport (H1B, H4 etc) and I-94.
Green Card. Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit). I-797, I-140 or I-20 (If approval copy of these notices are pending, also attach a handwritten note detailing the efforts being taken to regularize status).
NOTE 2 The following documents are accepted as a proof of current US residence address (any one of the following) :
U.S. Drivers license. PG&E, Water or land-line telephone bill displaying applicant's address.
House Lease Agreement. State Identification Card.
NOTE 3 Bank/credit card/mobile phone statements are not accepted as residence proof.
NOTE 4 The photocopies whether notarized or un-notarized must be legible enough otherwise Consulate may ask to see the original.
NOTE 5 Only recent photographs of the applicant should be used wherever necessary.
Before visit in person or sending by post
Please visit the website,://www.cgichicago.gov.in/page/launching-of-esewa-portal-for-misc-consular-service-seekers/ for availing various Miscellaneous Consular Services through Online Consular Services System (eSewa Port : 4 to 5 business days excluding the time taken in mail.