Embassy of the United States Baghdad, Iraq

Notarial services for documents destined for use in the United States are available in the Consular Section of U.S. Embassy Baghdad by appointment only. 

You will need to bring:

• A valid passport or photo identity document;
• The document to be notarized;
• $50.00, in U.S. currency, per signature/seal;
• If your document must be witnessed, please bring your witnesses with you.  Consular officers and staff are not permitted to act as witnesses for notary purposes.

Types of Notarial Services

Acknowledgements: An acknowledgement is the consular officer’s declaration that the named individual has appeared before him/her and has acknowledged that the signature on a document is the person’s own. Acknowledgements are often made on documents such as deeds, mortgages, contracts for sale of land, and powers of attorney. Some states use an attestation in lieu of an acknowledgment. An attestation is a declaration by an individual that he/she witnessed the execution of a document.

Affidavits: An affidavit is a written statement or declaration sworn to or affirmed before a consular officer. The individual seeking the affidavit must demonstrate that he/she understand the contents of the document, and is signing/swearing/affirming of his/her own free will.

Please be aware that the consular officer may refuse any notary service when (1) the host country does not authorize the performance of the service, (2) the document will be used in transactions that may be prohibited by U.S. law, or (3) the officer believes that the document will be used for a purpose that is unlawful, improper, or inimical to the best interests of the United States. 

Consular officers are prohibited from giving legal advice.