U.S. Embassy in Somalia

Overview

Notarial services are for all nationalities and are by appointment only. Normally the document to be notarized is for use within the United States, although there may be exceptions. If you have multiple documents to be notarized, you should only make one appointment. You will pay $50 USD, at the Embassy or Consulate on your day of appointment, for each notary seal required.

On the day of your appointment, you must:

• • • Bring the complete, unsigned documents to be notarized. Even if there are pages that do not require signature or seals, you must present the entire packet.
    • Present a valid government-issued ID such as a passport or driver’s license. The name on the documents must be the same as the name on your ID.
    • Pay $50 USD per notary seal.
    • Be of sound mind and understand the document you want notarized. Consular staff is not permitted to explain contents to you.
    • If your notary service requires a witness, you must arrange for your own witnesses. Consular staff cannot witness your documents.

Examples of No-Charge Notarial Services

• DS-3053: To notarize a DS-3053 Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport To a Minor Under Age 16  (PDF, 345K), please review the instructions listed on the form, and bring your original, valid, government-issued photo ID as well as a photocopy of both sides.
• Certification of True Copies of Identity Documents for Social Security
• At the Direct Request of a U.S. Municipal, State or Federal Entity