Services for American Citizen

The Consular Section, Lahore handles American Citizen Services for Lahore Consular District by appointment only Monday through Friday. Consular officer and local staff assist Americans and their families in serious emergencies such as the arrest or death of Americans overseas. They also adjudicate applications for U.S. passports, assist with some social security matters, issue reports of birth and death for Americans abroad, facilitate absentee voting, and provide some notarial services. Telephone inquiries are accepted between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at (042) 603-4000 ext. 4250 or acslahore@state.gov

Lahore Consular District

Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Faislabad, Jhang, Kasur, Khanewal, Layyah, Lahore, Lodhran, Multan, Muzaffar Garh, Okara, Pakpatan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Sahiwal, Sheikhpura, Toba Tek Singh and Vehari.

Major Services for the American Citizens

Registration

• Births Overseas

Information

• Warden Notices
  
• Travel Advisories
  
• Notarials
  
• Tax forms
  
• Voter Information

Passport Services

• Replacement for Lost or Stolen
  
• Renewal
  
• Additional Pages

Public Services – Selective Service System

• http://www.sss.gov/

Public Services – Federal Voting Assistance Program

• http://www.fvap.gov/

Public Services – Citizenship and Nationality

• http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_782.html

Public Services - Overseas Citizen Service Hotline

If you are based in the U.S. the Overseas Citizen Services hotline is 1-888-407-4747. Callers who are unable to use toll-free numbers, such as those calling from overseas, may reach the hotline by calling 1-317-472-2328.

Public Services -- Marriage and Divorce Abroad

• http://travel.state.gov/law/family_issues/family_issues_601.html

Public Services -- Deaths & Arrests of American Abroad

You learn of the death or arrest of an American in Pakistan, please contact a Consular officer immediately at (042) 603-4000.

Public Services – Legal Services

The Consulate cannot represent U.S. citizens in court nor provide legal consul. Instead, you may wish to consult with an attorney in Pakistan, who can provide advice on your options and remedies within the Pakistani legal system. The Consulate cannot recommend a particular attorney and assumes no responsibility for the quality of service provided. For more information about legal assistance, please call American Citizen Services Unit at the American Consulate, Lahore.

Public Services - Notarials

Consular Officers perform notary services customarily provided by Notaries Public in the U.S. Persons requiring such services should visit the Consular Section during regular office hours. Please note that a consular officer cannot witness a will. Note also that a consular officer cannot certify that documents are valid or that statements made are true. He or she can attest only to the oath taken by the person making the statements or presenting the documents.

Please Bring The Following Items When You Come For A Notarization:

• Have government-issued photo ID. A passport is best.
  
• You must understand your document, as we are not allowed to explain the contents to you.
  
• You must have filled-in the document with the appropriate names, places and dates (but don't sign it; you'll sign it at the Consulate in front of the notary).
  
• You must pay the fee (see below). We accept only cash, US$ or Pakistani Rupees. We cannot accept checks and credit cards.
  
• If your document requires witnesses in addition to the notary, you must supply these witnesses. Our staff cannot serve as witnesses.

Types of Notarials

Power Of Attorney

A Power of Attorney allows you to empower someone to act in your place, for example, to take some action on real estate in the U.S. on your behalf while you are in Pakistan. We cannot advise you on the specific language needed in a Power of Attorney; please consult a lawyer or other advisor for that type of assistance before coming to see us to notarize the document.

Please do fill the form out before you come to our offices, but do not sign it in advance.

Fee: $30.00 for the first Power of Attorney, $20.00 for each additional copy.

Affidavit

An Affidavit is a sworn statement, made by you. Write out the statement you wish to make, but do not sign the form.

We cannot advise you on the specific language needed in your Affidavit; please consult a lawyer or other advisor for that type of assistance before coming to see us to notarize the document.

Fee: $30.00 for the first affidavit, $20.00 for each additional copy.

Acknowledgement of Execution

An Acknowledgement of Execution is used for legal agreements, business documents, etc. It is also used when more than two signatures are required on the document but all of the parties who must sign are not present. We can notarize (or acknowledge) only the signatures of those who are present to sign in front of us or appear in front of us and verify that they have signed the document.

Fee: $30.00 for the first document, $20.00 for each additional copy.

Administration of Oath

An Administration of Oath is used on documents that require a sworn affidavit. This format cannot be used unless all persons who are to sign the document are present. We can notarize (or acknowledge) only the signatures of those who are present to sign in front of us and verify that they have signed the document.

Fee: $30.00 for the first document, $20.00 for each additional copy.