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Notarial and Authentication Services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Learn how to make an appointment for notary services at U.S. embassies and consulates.
What to know before you start
If you need to authenticate a document for use in the United States, you can get your document notarized by a local notary in destinations that are part of the Hague Convention.
U.S. embassies and consulates may authenticate documents in destinations not in the Hague Convention.
How to use notary services at a U.S. embassy or consulate
Check with the U.S. embassy and consulate on how to make an appointment for notarial services. These appointments are available for customers of all nationalities. Follow these tips:
- You must appear in person so we can verify your identity and document.
- Do not sign the document before your appointment.
- You may need to bring someone to witness your signature in front of a U.S. consular officer.
- We do not offer remote or virtual services.
- We charge a $50 fee for each consular seal we place on a document. You will need to pay on the day of your appointment.
- Check what forms of payment the embassy or consulate accepts.
Remote notary services
Some U.S. states may allow you to get a document notarized remotely. They may limit this practice to documents that are notarized in their physical jurisdiction. If you are abroad and want a U.S. state to notarize your document, check with the U.S. state and foreign destination to see if this is okay.