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Emergency Information for American Citizens

Step 2: Prepare Your Document
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Please print, organize and complete the appropriate notary form before your appointment. There are no public printing or copying services at the Embassy and Consulate. If you do not have access to the necessary technology, you may obtain a blank copy of an affidavit in the waiting room on your appointment date. Use of the blank version will lengthen your check-in time.

In order to receive notarial services from the Consular Section you must:

  • Understand your document. Consular staff cannot explain the contents to you;
  • Complete the document with the appropriate names, places, and dates before you arrive (but do not sign it; you must sign in front of a Notarizing Officer);
  • Include all pages, information and accompanying documents;
  • Organize all pages in order and the page(s) that requires the notary seal must be clearly flagged on the edge of the document;
  • Ensure name of the individual signing the document matches the name on the presented identification (i.e., passport or other government issued ID);
  • If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, LLC, etc., you must bring proof that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the organization; e.g. business card and/or articles of incorporation etc.
  • If your document requires witnesses, please ensure they each have a separate scheduled appointment and appear with a valid government issued photo ID;
  • Do not sign your document until requested to do so by a Consular Officer.
  • Fee 50 USD per seal; you may pay by cash or with credit card on your appointment date. (See Fee schedule and exchange rate here.)

Refusal of Notarial Services

Please be aware that a consular officer may refuse any notary service when:

  • The document will be used in transactions that may be prohibited by U.S. law, treaty or foreign law;
  • The host country does not authorize the performance of the service;
  • The document is blank or incomplete;
  • The officer believes that the document is suspicious, potentially illegal, or detrimental to the best interests of the United States;
  • The officer does not understand the document, due to language or any other reason;
  • The officer believes the customer does not understand the document or is acting under duress;
  • The officer providing the notarial service has a disqualifying interest;
  • The document is an affidavit requested by a Thai government office;
  • Invalid, inadequate or insufficient proof of identification is presented, or proof of a corporate title or position is lacking or inadequate.
  • Refunds are NOT provided when a notary is refused. Customers must ensure they are in compliance with all of the above listed prerequisites.

 

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