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Requirement of attestation & authentication of document submitted for issuance of CDC -reg.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and issuing authorities
Effective Date:
19.02.2008
Superseded Circulars:
Crew Branch Circular No. 5 of 2001, 6 of 2002, M.S. Notice no. 25 of 2002, Training Branch Circular No. 1 of 2001
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Strengthening Document Verification
To enhance CDC issuance procedures, the following changes are effective immediately:
- a. Mandatory Document Verification: All supporting documents must be verified by their respective issuing authorities.
- b. Attestation by Gazetted Officer: Attested documents are accepted only if signed by a gazetted officer of the Government of India. Details of the attesting officer must be noted.
- c. Proof of Nationality: Nationality proof must be checked through an attested copy of the applicant's passport.
Forms: Form 1 (Annexure 1), Form 2 (Annexure 2)
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