Affidavit in lieu of originals: A notarized affidavit needs to be submitted that the documents in support of the OCI application are true copies of the original. O In some cases a notarized self-written affidavit that explains the circumstances of how the card was lost may be accepted.If you are an PIO Card Holder and card is in lost state, kindly register through OCI Registration (In Lieu Of Lost PIO-Card). I had not retained my last held Indian Passport for more than three years. Fill out the Government OCI Form. 3.