Prior to starting a renunciation request, check the Jurisdiction guidelines to verify whether your state of residence falls under the Lebanese Embassy (Washington, D.C.) or one of its affiliated Consulates General (Los Angeles, Detroit, or New York).
The following steps may be completed by mail or in person:
- A notarized affidavit clearly mentioning the full name, place and date of birth, Lebanese passport number and US passport number of the applicant, and the reason for the renunciation. Download a sample here.
- The original Lebanese passport, plus the Lebanese ID or extract of individual/family civil registration (إخراج قيد عائلي أو إفرادي).
- A notarized copy of the applicant’s US passport.
- A letter from the U.S. authorities / organization stating the reason for the renunciation of the applicant’s Lebanese citizenship.
- One large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelope from USPS or FedEx (in-person applicants exempt). Keep a copy of the tracking number — the Consulate is not responsible for return mail.
- Full address and telephone number of the applicant.
Fee
- $1,080 — money order / cashier check payable to the Consulate General of Lebanon in Los Angeles
Mail your application to
Consulate General of Lebanon, Los Angeles
Attention: Legalization Department
811 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Upon fulfillment of the requirements, the renunciation request is sent to the corresponding authorities in Lebanon to be finalized. The process may take up to 1 year. A letter proving that the renunciation request is in process will be provided to the applicant. For further information: (202) 939-6301 or Info@lebanonconsulatela.org.