How to get certified copy of US passport?

[haal23 0]

Hello,

My fiance' is from India. We're going through the embassy in Chennai for a K-1 visa. We're at the stage now where we're waiting for an interview appointment. However, the embassy has asked him to provide a certified copy of my passport before they can schedule an interview. Unfortunately, I live in a state where a notary public does not provide this service. Would anyone know where I could get this?

Thanks for any help.

haal23

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Just make a complete copy of your passport, take it to a notary with the original document, and have them certify it's a true copy.

They should be able to do that. (Talk to a Lawyer/Notary - they will do it for you)

[Otto 83]

I'd be willing to bet there is a Notary Public somewhere in your state that will certify your copy as a true/exact copy. (If it were me, I'd make color xerox of all pages then take them and the original to a Notary.)

[haal23 0]

Just make a complete copy of your passport, take it to a notary with the original document, and have them certify it's a true copy.

They should be able to do that. (Talk to a Lawyer/Notary - they will do it for you)

Thanks for your response. However, I called a notary public to inquire about this and was told notaries public in my state do NOT provide certifed copies of passports. Are there any other options?

haal23

[sara..... 371]

Just make a complete copy of your passport, take it to a notary with the original document, and have them certify it's a true copy.

They should be able to do that. (Talk to a Lawyer/Notary - they will do it for you)

Thanks for your response. However, I called a notary public to inquire about this and was told notaries public in my state do NOT provide certifed copies of passports. Are there any other options?

haal23

it kind of sounds like the notary is not understanding what ur asking.......try to call them back and say i am bringing copies of my passport all the pages and i want to know if u will notarize it as copy of the original after looking at my passport to ensure it is infact copies of it..........maybe that will help

sara

[thepizzadude 26]

Just make a complete copy of your passport, take it to a notary with the original document, and have them certify it's a true copy.

They should be able to do that. (Talk to a Lawyer/Notary - they will do it for you)

Thanks for your response. However, I called a notary public to inquire about this and was told notaries public in my state do NOT provide certifed copies of passports. Are there any other options?

haal23

Call your town hall, that is where I got mine taken care of. Seek out the person who is the notary or the one who makes copies for city, town...it's usually a secretary or someone located in the records department.

Good Luck

[YuAndDan 153]

Moving to consulate embassy forum.

[pushbrk 12,569]

Just make a complete copy of your passport, take it to a notary with the original document, and have them certify it's a true copy.

They should be able to do that. (Talk to a Lawyer/Notary - they will do it for you)

Thanks for your response. However, I called a notary public to inquire about this and was told notaries public in my state do NOT provide certifed copies of passports. Are there any other options?

haal23

it kind of sounds like the notary is not understanding what ur asking.......try to call them back and say i am bringing copies of my passport all the pages and i want to know if u will notarize it as copy of the original after looking at my passport to ensure it is infact copies of it..........maybe that will help

sara

IMO, a certified copy of a passport is a misnomer. Some States indeed do not allow their notaries to attest to a true copy of a document but if you ask them to make the copies and stamp each page, they will if they are allowed to. Try calling a different notary and asking the question as suggested above. If this doesn't work, cross a state line.

[haal23 0]

Thanks everyone for your responses. I've called about ten more notaries, asking my question as a couple of you have suggested, and was told the same thing as before. Actually one of them told me that notaries in my state cannot certify documents of any kind. He told me I would have to contact the issuing agency.

haal23

[Anh map 2,098]

What state are you in? I am sure that you are not the first person here on VJ having to meet this request for.

Post your state here, and go into the Asia:South regional forum as well to get an experienced VJ'ers input.

[John24689 0]

I agree with listing your state. You can go to Google and search for document certification. You could also search for document certification STATE.

You could also look for information on it at the Secretary of State's Office. I think they do it along with doing an Apostille.

Good luck.