Legalization of Signatures

Commercial documents

1. The commercial document must be notarized by a notary public. The following statement must be on the same page as the applicant’s and two witnesses’ signatures: “Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. … and signed the above document, this day …/…/…” — with the notary’s signature, seal, and commission expiration date present.
2. Authenticated by the Secretary of State (see the Secretary of State Websites page).
3. A letter from the company stating that the person who signed is authorized to sign on the company’s behalf.

• A photocopy of the original authenticated document.
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope (USPS or FedEx only).

Life certificate

• Notarized letter from the applicant.
• One copy of the Lebanese ID.
• One copy of the authenticated document.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS or FedEx only).

School, college & university certificates and transcripts

The educational institution must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education (full list of recognized agencies).

1. Notarized by the notary public of the school/college/university to validate the signature of the registrar/principal.
2. Authenticated by the Secretary of State.

• One copy of the Lebanese/US ID.
• One copy of the student ID plus the student’s phone number.
• One copy of the original authenticated document.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS or FedEx only).

Medical report

1. Notarized medical bills.
2. Authenticated by the Secretary of State.

• Copy of the Lebanese ID.
• Copy of a Lebanese government employee ID (if applicable).
• Photocopy of the original authenticated document.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS or FedEx only).

Palestinian refugee vital records

Birth certificate — authenticated by the Secretary of State; include one copy of each parent’s ID, one copy of the original authenticated document, and one self-addressed envelope (USPS or FedEx only). Fee: $38.

Marriage certificate — authenticated by the Secretary of State and the State Department; include one copy of the husband’s and wife’s IDs, one copy of the original authenticated document, and one self-addressed envelope. Fee: $60.

Death certificate — authenticated by the Secretary of State and the State Department; include one copy of each parent’s ID, one copy of the original authenticated document, and one self-addressed envelope. Fee: $60.