What type of notary is required

[mmmb1111 0]

Dear all,

My fiance and I are applying for a K-1 visa but both of us are living abroad. When we send our application materials to USCIS which need to be notarized, do they need to be notarized by a US notary (i.e. the American Embassy) or do they accept local notaries?

Thanks!

[mmmb1111 0]

I should probably add that we are living in Mongolia.

[HollyDaniela 6]

I did not notarize my petition. I did not see anything about this requirement. I was approved.

[Lainie B 465]

Dear all,

My fiance and I are applying for a K-1 visa but both of us are living abroad. When we send our application materials to USCIS which need to be notarized, do they need to be notarized by a US notary (i.e. the American Embassy) or do they accept local notaries?

Thanks!

Which materials have to be notarized?

[NikLR 13,227]

Nothing in the petition needs to be notarized. All a notary does is confirm you are the person who is signing a document.

[mmmb1111 0]

I assumed we would have to notarize, e.g., the statements of intent to marry, and perhaps translations of official documents. But if that is not the case it's good to know. Thanks all!

[NikLR 13,227]

Translations need to be certified as true and accurate by the person translating them (some embassies may require an "official" translation) but they do not need to be notarized. Nor does the intent to marry. As it is you'll have to do a second one for interview.