What to Bring (Fees, Witnesses)

Assemble all pages in order and complete the document with the appropriate names, places, and dates before you arrive.
Do NOT sign the document – you will sign and take an oath in front of the Consular Officer.
Understand your document, including why and where you will sign. We are not permitted to explain your documents to you.
Clearly indicate which pages require a Notarial Seal. *Post-it notes placed in the document indicating where notarization is required is much appreciated and expedites notarization

All signatories must bring valid government-issued photo identification, such as a passport, national ID card, driver’s license, etc. The name on your identification must match your name on the document(s) you need notarized.
Signing on behalf of a company or corporation? You will need to provide evidence of your title in that company/corporation. You may present a combination of documents, such as a letter of incumbency, articles of incorporation or formation, partnership agreements, letters of guardianship or administration, tax returns, corporate letterhead, business cards, etc.

The fee is $50 per seal. For example, you will be charged $150 for a single document that requires the Consular Officer to sign and acknowledge your signature in three places.
Payment can be made by credit card or cash (U.S. dollars or Euros).
All fees are non-refundable.
No fees are charged for forms required by a U.S. federal government agency (e.g., DS-3053 or certification of savings bonds).

If your document requires the presence of witnesses, you must bring them.
We are unable to serve as witnesses.
Witnesses must also bring valid photo ID.
Unsure if you need witnesses, or who can serve as witnesses? Consult your lawyer or entity that prepared your document.

You will be subject to airport-level security.
Many items, such as laptops and luggage, are prohibited, and we cannot store them for you.
You may bring one small purse, backpack, briefcase, or items to care for babies.
Our security staff will store your cellphone during your appointment – consider bringing a book or magazine.
Masks will still be required inside our waiting room from March 14, 2022 onward. Please bring your own mask to wear when coming to the Embassy for visa, passport, or other services. Thank you for your understanding.