Do You Need Both Parents’ Signatures for an OCI Application?

Based on my experience, both parents' signatures were required for my child's OCI application. We submitted signed consent forms along with copies of our passports and the child's birth certificate. The application was processed without any issues after all the documents were uploaded correctly.

We recently applied for an OCI card for our daughter in Canada. Both my wife and I had to sign the parental authorization documents. The application would not have been considered complete without those signatures. If one parent cannot sign, you may need to provide additional supporting documents explaining the situation.

Yes, in most minor OCI applications, both parents' signatures are usually required on the consent and declaration forms. When I applied for my son's OCI card in the USA, VFS checked that both parents had signed the required documents. It's a good idea to review the latest checklist because requirements can vary depending on the applicant's circumstances.

Generally, both parents' signature is needed for the minor OCI application form, but there is one condition where only a single parent's signature authorization form is valid, which is if one of the parents is not alive, and you have a valid death certificate.

Yes, if a minor is applying for an OCI card, then they need to have both parents' signatures, even if they are divorced. The applicant’s parents must sign the parental authorization form, and it should be notarized by a notary public. It is required for the parents to sign the OCI application form. If a minor applicant doesn’t have a signature on the OCI application form, then the minor application will be rejected.