If your passport does not have a Given/First Name and shows only a single name under the surname field, the OCI application portal can be confusing and may trigger errors or document requests. This Name Clarification Affidavit is designed to clearly explain your name format and ensure smooth OCI processing. This affidavit is commonly required when applicants enter “XXX” as the Given Name due to OCI portal system limitations. It confirms that the name used in the application refers to the same individual and that no legal name change has occurred.
 
Who Needs This
OCI applicants with no given/first name on passport
Applicants receiving VFS clarification or document request
Applicants seeing errors in the OCI portal related to name fields
 
How to Use
Download the document
Fill in your personal details
Print and sign
Get it notarized
Upload or mail it with your OCI application