Public Services
Notarials
Consular Officers perform notary services customarily provided by Notaries Public in the U.S. Persons requiring such services should visit the Consular Section during regular office hours. Please note that a consular officer cannot witness a will. Note also that a consular officer cannot certify that documents are valid or that statements made are true. He or she can attest only to the oath taken by the person making the statements or presenting the documents.
Please bring the following items when you come in for a notarization:
- Have government-issued photo ID. A passport is best.
- You must understand your document, as we are not allowed to explain the contents to you.
- You must have filled-in the document with the appropriate names, places and dates (but don't sign it; you'll sign it at the Embassy or Consulate in front of the notary).
- You must pay the fee (see below). We accept only cash in U.S. dollars or Pakistani Rupees. We cannot accept checks at any of our offices in Pakistan. We cannot accept credit cards.
- If your document requires witnesses in addition to the notary, you must supply these witnesses. Our staff does not serve as witnesses.
Types of Notarials
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney allows you to empower someone to act in your place. We cannot advise you on the specific language needed in a Power of Attorney; please consult a lawyer or other advisor for that type of assistance before coming to see us to notarize the document.
The form must be completely filled out prior to coming to our office, but do not sign it in advance.
Fee: $30.00 for the first Official Seal, $20.00 for each additional Official Seal.
Affidavit
An Affidavit is a sworn statement, made by you. Write out the statement you wish to make, but do not sign the form.
We cannot advise you on the specific language needed in your Affidavit; please consult a lawyer or other advisor for that type of assistance before coming to see us to notarize the document.
Fee: $30.00 for the first Official Seal, $20.00 for each additional Official Seal.
Acknowledgement of Execution
An Acknowledgement of Execution is used for legal agreements, business documents, etc. It is also used when more than two signatures are required on the document but all of the parties who must sign are not present. We can notarize (or acknowledge) only the signatures of those who are present to sign in front of us or appear in front of us and verify that they have signed the document.
Fee: $30.00 for the first Official Seal, $20.00 for each additional Official Seal.
Administation of Oath
An Administration of Oath is used on documents that require a sworn affidavit. This format cannot be used unless all persons who are to sign the document are present. We can notarize (or acknowledge) only the signatures of those who are present to sign in front of us or appear in front of us and verify that they have signed the document.
Fee: $30.00 for the first Official Seal, $20.00 for each additional Official Seal.
Authentication of Documents
To get more information on how a document is legalized with an apostille, as well as the list of offices that can issue an apostille with respect to U.S. issued documents, please visit the following website: http://travel.state.gov/family/abduction/hague_issues/
hague_issues_562.html
Please be aware that U.S. consular sections do not authenticate American academic credentials.