Certified copy of Passport- page showing my picture

[Lala50 1]

How do I get a certified true copy of my passport , front page only showing my picture ? The foreign embassy request it for my fiance to bring. I live in NY state, New York City. Please help !

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Depending on the rules in New York state, a notary public might be able to attach an appropriate certificate authenticating a true copy. However, publicly recordable documents might not be subject to notarization. Look on the New York Secretary of State's website for rules about what notaries can certify, and whether they can charge. Do your research first, and do not accept any shady offers from notaries who might want to skirt the rules of certification or payment.

I'll make your query known to a VJ member who might have direct knowledge of the rules. I hope that he'll respond to you tomorrow.

Edited September 17, 2015 by TBoneTX

[Jo Së 200]

There is actually a process to obtain a certified copy of your passport if that is what is being requested specifically. The above post is suggesting what would be considered a notarized copy of your passport, which technically is not certified, there is a difference.

The Passport Services branch of the US Department of State maintains records of all applications dating back many many years. If you need a certified copy you need to submit a written request (signed and notarized) plus a certification fee (around $50) to the US Dept of State. You can visit your local passport office and ask for more information, I believe you also have to fill out form DS-11.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

That's a better idea!

[Lala50 1]

There is actually a process to obtain a certified copy of your passport if that is what is being requested specifically. The above post is suggesting what would be considered a notarized copy of your passport, which technically is not certified, there is a difference.

The Passport Services branch of the US Department of State maintains records of all applications dating back many many years. If you need a certified copy you need to submit a written request (signed and notarized) plus a certification fee (around $50) to the US Dept of State. You can visit your local passport office and ask for more information, I believe you also have to fill out form DS-11.

Thank you , I will do that.

[SAT 9,609]

To add, for the State of NY, no one can "certify a copy" of anything, except the agency that issued the document.

You can, however, submit a written statement swearing to the authenticity of a document. And that can be an oath, or just a statement. An oath may be taken by a Commissioner of Deeds. On the other hand, a notary simply states that you signed it.