Notarial Services
Notarial services are available by appointment only. Please contact the APP in Bordeaux at 05 56 48 63 85 or by e-mail at: usabordeaux@state.gov to schedule an appointment and obtain the exact fee for your service.
At the time of your notarial appointment please bring:
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A valid passport or form of identity issued by a government agency — a U.S. driver's license or passport; for non-U.S. citizens a passport, or French identification card is required. (For identification purposes, we do not accept student ID or French drivers' licenses.)
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the document to be notarized;
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do not sign the document beforehand; otherwise, APP Bordeaux will not be able to notarize your signature;
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Fees for notarial services are $50 for the first consular seal/signature. For each additional consular seal/signature a supplementary fee of $50 or the euro equivalent will apply. Payment for notarial services at the APP Bordeaux must be made by credit card only. No other form of payment will be accepted. Without a valid credit card, APP Bordeaux will not be able to provide the notarial service requested. We do not accept cash, personal checks or money orders (mandat-cash).
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If your document requires the presence of a witness, please bring these persons at the time of signature. Consular officers and staff may NOT be witnesses for notarial purposes.
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For marriage purposes or PACS in France, the appropriate forms will be provided at the time of your visit and will be notarized on the day of your appointment. Witnesses are not required for this service. If you have been previously married and divorced please bring a copy of your divorce decree.