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Make an appointment for a notary service at our office in Bogota.
Notarial services are for all nationalities and are by appointment only. Normally the document to be notarized is for use within the United States, although there may be exceptions. If you have multiple documents to be notarized, you should only make one appointment. You will pay $50 USD, at the Embassy or Consulate on your day of appointment, for each notary seal required.
On the day of your appointment, you must:
DS-3053: To notarize a DS-3053 Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport To a Minor Under Age 16 (PDF, 345K), please review the instructions listed on the form, the information fields that must be completed, and bring your original, valid, government-issued photo ID as well as a photocopy of both sides. As the U.S. Department of State requires that this form be notarized, this service is performed free of charge.
Power of Attorney (in conjunction with U.S. passport applications): When both parents are unable to be personally present to apply for a minor’s U.S. passport, and they wish to designate a third party to do so, they may sign a power of attorney (POA) before a notary public. This POA must contain specific data fields; see a sample. Note that photocopies of both sides of each parents’ original, valid, government-issued photo ID must be included with the POA. As the U.S. Department of State requires that this form be notarized, this service is performed free of charge.
At the Direct Request of a U.S. Municipal, State or Federal Entity
At the Direct Request of a Foreign Government
Remote notarization (also known as webcam notarization, online notarization, or virtual notarization) may fulfil your need for notary services more quickly. Remote notarization allows for notarization of documents using audio-visual technology over the internet. Many states accept documents notarized through online services. You will need to research whether they can be used in the state where your document will be filed and if any special conditions apply. For more information and to find an online notary please visit National Notary Association.
Appointments made under the “Notarial and other services” category are EXCLUSIVELY for notary services. You can request notarial services either at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota or at the U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla.
Remember: It is the responsibility of the U.S. citizens to plan the signature of the documents according to the availability of the appointments. It is the responsibility of the U.S. citizens to comply with the time requirements for processes on foreign countries, this requires timely preparations. The Embassy cannot accommodate notarial emergencies for these reasons.
Types of Notarizations Provided by the U.S. Embassy / Consular Agency in Barranquilla
Sworn Statement / Affidavit: Power of Attorney (POA): Affidavit of Single Status: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): Form DS-3053 Declaration of Consent: Document Verification for Federal Benefits:Sworn Statement / Affidavit:
A sworn statement / affidavit is a notarized statement by an individual. You must provide the document, the U.S. Embassy / Consular Agency cannot advise you on the specific language needed. Please consult a lawyer or other legal advisor for that type of assistance. Please keep in mind the U.S. Embassy / Consular Agency assumes no responsibility for the veracity of the information contained therein. The day of your appointment you must present:
Power of Attorney (POA):
A power of attorney is a written authorization to appoint a third party or organization to act on a person’s behalf to make decisions in legal matters with broad or limited legal authority. The day of your appointment you must present:
Affidavit of Single Status:
To certify the marriage between a Colombian national and a foreigner, Colombian notaries require a Certificate of Single Status or the equivalent. To satisfy this requirement, the U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consular Agency issues an Affidavit of Single Status. Remember that the Embassy/U.S. Consular Agency is verifying your signature but is not certifying as true the information in the document. The day of your appointment you must present your valid U.S. passport.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN):
If you require an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number in order to file U.S. taxes, the Embassy notarizes a true copy of the biographical page of your valid passport to submit to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS https://www.irs.gov/). The day of your appointment you must present your valid passport. To learn if you may need to renew your ITIN click here.
Form DS-3053 Declaration of Consent:
For more information on the use of form DS-3053 click here. The day of your appointment you must present:
Document Verification for Federal Benefits:
If asked by the Federal Benefits Unit to verify your documentation for federal benefits, set up a notarial service appointment at the Embassy. The day of your appointment you must present the documents requested by the Federal Benefits Unit and the email with the notification.
Types of Notarizations Provided by the U.S. Embassy / Consular Agency in Barranquilla
Federal Benefits Certification (Income Verification):Federal Benefits Certification (Income Verification):
The federal benefits certification or income verification is required to request or renew a Colombian retiree visa. The day of your appointment you must present:
Services the Embassy/U.S. Consular Agency CANNOT Provide Include (but are not limited to).
Apostille, Certificates and True Copies:Apostille, Certificates and True Copies:
Neither the U.S. Embassy in Bogota nor the U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla can apostille, certify or issue true copies of documents issued in the United States. For those services contact the apostille office in the state where the document was issued. For more information about records and authentications please visit the Department of State website https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications.html. For instructions on how to apostille or authenticate a Colombian document for use in the United States, please visit the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Cancilleria” website https://www.cancilleria.gov.co
Please call: (601) 275-2000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (601) 275-4021
Outside of Colombia: (601) 275-2000
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial AssistancePlease call: 2326-4000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 2331-2354
Outside of Guatemala: 011-502-2326-4000
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance