Does my supporting evidence for the I-134 need to be notarized?

[Vintage 0]

I've seen some people say that the evidence doesn't need to be notarized, and Seen on some forms that say they do need to be notarized.

This is what we have:

-1040 Tax Return

-W2

-Stock Statement

-House Deeds

-Pay stubs

and is it ok if I only send last years tax return?

Edited August 6, 2008 by Vintage

[aravis227 1]

I've seen some people say that the evidence doesn't need to be notarized, and Seen on some forms that say they do need to be notarized.

This is what we have:

-1040 Tax Return

-W2

-Stock Statement

-House Deeds

-Pay stubs

and is it ok if I only send last years tax return?

It never hurts to get stuff notarized, but only the I-134 itself HAS to be. I've heard that you have to bring three years (at least to the Vancouver embassy, I assume it's similar at others)...if you don't have the 1040s and W-2s, you can get a tax transcript for free by calling the IRS and requesting it. I've heard it takes about three weeks to get.

[Mononoke28 135]

The only thing that needs to be notarized is the I-134 form itself. Anything else can be shown in plain photocopies.

As for the amount of tax returns you need, they only require 1 year of tax returns but if you have them for the past 3 years, even better.

Diana

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Tax transcripts: Use this form to order 3 years free http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf

On item 6, you want to check the box by line a.

The second page gives instructions and also where to send the request depending on your state. I also gives fax numbers for those locations. I faxed my form and had transcripts in the mail within the week. Because transcripts are official from the IRS and verify your W2 info, I think that covers it all, but if it's easy enough to make copies of your W2s then do it.

Tax returns do not have to be notarized. I read that in a memo to embassies like it was a change from previous requirements, but can't find it now. One of those random things your find and read. It also said one year tax return. But since you can get 3 for the price of 1 (free) then take 3. Read reviews from your embassy where people will tell any problems they had or things they were asked to produce. I can only speak for London experience, which may not be the case for you. They did not look at my stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bank statements,etc. They took one (of two) employment letter and 2007 tax return including copies of W2s. I didn't bother with a house deed because my income was sufficient without getting into all the assets.

And back to your original question, you most likely don't have to notarize anything but the actual I-134 on which you are swearing that all the things you listed as income and assets are true and you are going to provide for your fiance. BUT read up on Colombia to make sure they aren't quirky over something like that.

Edited August 6, 2008 by Nich-Nick

[PattyS_Husband 0]

I've seen some people say that the evidence doesn't need to be notarized, and Seen on some forms that say they do need to be notarized.

This is what we have:

-1040 Tax Return

-W2

-Stock Statement

-House Deeds

-Pay stubs

and is it ok if I only send last years tax return?

You only need to notarize the actual I-134 form, and nothing else. Everything else are supporting documents to let the consular know that everthing in the I-134 is true to the best of your knowledge.

Bye.

[pushbrk 13,121]

I've seen some people say that the evidence doesn't need to be notarized, and Seen on some forms that say they do need to be notarized.

This is what we have:

-1040 Tax Return

-W2

-Stock Statement

-House Deeds

-Pay stubs

and is it ok if I only send last years tax return?

It never hurts to get stuff notarized, but only the I-134 itself HAS to be. I've heard that you have to bring three years (at least to the Vancouver embassy, I assume it's similar at others)...if you don't have the 1040s and W-2s, you can get a tax transcript for free by calling the IRS and requesting it. I've heard it takes about three weeks to get.

Generally, "getting stuff notarized" doesn't hurt, but just how and for what purpose would one notarize a tax return, W2, Stock Statement, House Deed or Pay stub?

In general, US Notaries witness signatures by attesting to who signed the form and when. In some States they can attest to a photocopy being a true copy but this is not required for any I-134 supporting documentation.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

, but just how and for what purpose would one notarize a tax return, W2, Stock Statement, House Deed or Pay stub?

Exactly...you get your signature notarized that it is really you signing a document. The notary is just affirming that they saw photo id of you and they saw you sign the document in person. I don't see of a way to "notarize" the other things because you're not signing them. I've always thought talk of notarizing those other documents was a little confusing. If they wanted those, it should say a "certified copy" like they do for birth certificates. I agree...just notarize your signature on the I-134 and nothing else.