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Duly filled declaration form (download) – for registration within 03 months
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Duly filled declaration form (download) – for registration after 03 months
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Following documents of the deceased must be submitted by the declarant
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Original Death Certificate issued by the relevant authority
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If the human remains have been repatriated to Sri Lanka for burial/cremation, the original of the Airway Bill (Air Cargo Bill). If the human remains have been buried/cremated in the United States, a report issued by the relevant Authority.
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Coroner’s Report / Autopsy report
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Original Sri Lankan Birth Certificate
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Current Sri Lankan Passport
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Documents to prove the relationship between the deceased and the declarant
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Original Marriage Certificate of the declarant – (if the deceased is the spouse/child)
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Original Birth Certificate of the declarant – (if the deceased is the parent)
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Original Passport of the declarant
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Letter of explanation with the reason for late registration (registration after 03 months)
- Registration within 12 months – USD 13.00
Applicants are always encouraged to submit their application in-person to this Mission.
In the case of exceptional circumstances where the applicant will not be able to submit the application in person to the Permanent Mission, the signature of the applicant in the client undertaking section should be verified by a Notary or a Solicitor in the USA.
If the applications are incomplete, this Mission will not be able to process the applications. Such applications will be returned to the applicants.
Submission & collection of documents / open for visitors: For consular inquiries by phone: |
From 9.30 am to 2.00 pm from Monday to Friday (except Mission holidays) Please call between 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Mission Telephone No.: |
212-986-7040 (Ext. 118 or 112) |
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Applicants are strictly required to present the originals of the documents required with the application. Translated copies of any document are not acceptable.
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Submission of forged documents and making false declarations relating to citizenship is a punishable offense. Fees will not be refunded in these circumstances.
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Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Processing Time
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Registration within 12 months – 05-07 working days
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Registration after 12 months – Upon approval of RGD
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Domestic Mailing Fee - Federal Express (FedEx) – USD 20.00 (within U.S.)
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International Mailing Fee - Federal Express (FedEx) – Relevant Country Rate