No U.S. SSN or ITIN?
An international signer does not always need a U.S. Social Security number or ITIN for an eligible workflow. Read the no-SSN guide.
Notarize an Affidavit While Abroad
Yes. An eligible U.S. affidavit may be notarized online while you are outside the United States. Being abroad does not, by itself, prevent the session. A foreign passport may be usable in an eligible workflow, and a Social Security number or ITIN is not always required. Some international workflows use biometric identity verification with credential analysis. Knowledge-based authentication may still apply when the workflow, platform, or recipient requires it. International sessions commonly start at $50 for one signer and one notarization. Before scheduling, confirm that the receiving organization will accept the document and notarization method. iRemoteNotary does not choose a jurat or an acknowledgment. If the affidavit requires a jurat, you swear or affirm during the live session. Notarization does not prove that every statement in the affidavit is true.
Review session pricing for additional signers, seals, and witnesses. Process servers, investigators, and legal teams can start from professional affidavits for process servers, investigators, and legal teams.
Quick Answer
Can I notarize a U.S. affidavit while I am outside the United States?
Yes, when the affidavit is eligible, identity verification succeeds, and the receiving organization accepts the notarization method. iRemoteNotary does not choose a jurat or an acknowledgment. If the document requires a jurat, you swear or affirm during the live session. Notarization does not prove that every statement in the affidavit is true.
International signer eligibility
Use this section for identity and pricing questions. Jurat versus acknowledgment and recipient acceptance are covered below.
Foreign passport
A valid foreign passport may be usable for identity verification when the platform can analyze it and the required check succeeds. Foreign passport guidance.
Biometrics / KBA
Some eligible international workflows may use credential analysis and biometric identity verification. Knowledge-based authentication may still apply depending on the workflow, platform, or recipient requirements.
International sessions commonly start at $50 for one signer and one notarization. Review session pricing for additional signers, seals, and witnesses.
Jurat versus acknowledgment
Some affidavits require a jurat. Some documents use an acknowledgment. The receiving party or the document wording generally determines which notarial act is required. iRemoteNotary does not choose the legal form of the notarial act for the signer. If the document requires a jurat, the signer may need to swear or affirm the statements before the notary during the live session.
Notarization generally verifies the signer's identity and completion of the required notarial act. It does not automatically prove that every factual statement in the affidavit is true. The same boundary is explained for letters in what a notarized letter is.
What this page covers (and what it does not)
Covered
- Eligible affidavits for U.S.-related use while the signer is abroad
- Identity verification that depends on the workflow, platform, and recipient
- Recipient-acceptance and apostille caveats
- How an online session typically works
Not covered / not guaranteed
- Choosing a jurat or an acknowledgment as legal advice
- Proving that every statement in the affidavit is true
- Guaranteed court, agency, or foreign acceptance
- Issuing an apostille or authentication certificate
- Embassy or consular services
How online notarization works
Step 1
Confirm the receiving organization accepts online notarization
Step 2
Submit the unsigned affidavit and session request
Step 3
Complete identity verification
Step 4
Meet the commissioned notary online
Step 5
Receive the completed notarized affidavit
Sessions are completed by commissioned notaries. Remote online notarization is performed under the law of the online notary's commissioning state. For the broader abroad workflow, see notarizing U.S. documents abroad.
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FAQ
Can I notarize a U.S. affidavit while I am outside the United States?
Often yes for an eligible U.S. affidavit. Complete identity verification and a secure video session with a U.S.-commissioned online notary when the document, identity verification, and receiving party rules allow. Confirm acceptance before booking.
Do I need a U.S. Social Security number or ITIN?
Not always. An international signer does not always need a U.S. Social Security number or ITIN for an eligible workflow. Identity verification still depends on the workflow, platform, and recipient. See the guide to online notarization without a Social Security number for the fuller explanation.
Can I use a foreign passport?
A foreign passport may be usable for an eligible international workflow when the platform can analyze it and the required identity check succeeds. A valid passport does not guarantee verification, document eligibility, or recipient acceptance.
Does every affidavit require a jurat?
No. Some affidavits require a jurat; some documents use an acknowledgment. The receiving party or the document wording generally determines the notarial act. iRemoteNotary does not choose that act as legal advice.
Do I have to swear or affirm the affidavit?
If the document requires a jurat, yes—you swear or affirm the statements before the notary during the live session. If the required act is an acknowledgment, the ceremony follows that form instead. Follow the wording on the document and the recipient’s instructions.
Does notarization prove that every statement in the affidavit is true?
No. Notarization generally verifies the signer’s identity and completion of the required notarial act. It does not automatically prove that every factual statement in the affidavit is true. See what a notarized letter is for the same boundary in letter form.
How much does an international affidavit notarization cost?
International sessions commonly start at $50 for one signer and one notarization. Additional seals and additional signers are charged separately when applicable. Review session pricing for the full schedule.
How do I start?
Confirm that the receiving organization will accept the document and notarization method. Submit the unsigned affidavit, complete identity verification, meet the commissioned notary online, and receive the completed notarized document. Do not sign before the session unless instructed.
Do I need a U.S. embassy or consulate appointment?
Not always. Some situations still require consular notarization or other government handling, but many eligible affidavits can be completed online without an embassy appointment. Confirm what the receiving organization requires.
Is KBA used for international signers?
It can still apply. Knowledge-based authentication may be required when the workflow, platform, or recipient requires it. Some eligible international workflows use biometric identity verification with credential analysis instead.
Does online notarization include an apostille?
An apostille is separate from notarization. iRemoteNotary performs the online notarization but does not issue the government apostille. Confirm post-notarization requirements with the receiving organization.
Will every court, bank, school, or agency accept a remotely notarized affidavit?
No. Recipient acceptance is separate from lawful notarization. Courts, agencies, banks, schools, and foreign authorities may impose wet-ink, apostille, translation, or format rules. Confirm acceptance before the session.
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A $25 International Session Coordination Fee applies when any signer is located outside the United States during the session.
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iRemoteNotary provides remote online notarization through U.S.-commissioned notaries for eligible U.S.-related documents. Acceptance can vary by document type, receiving agency, state, country, or institution. Always confirm acceptance with the receiving party before booking. iRemoteNotary is not affiliated with the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, U.S. Department of State, or any government agency.