If you are in Guatemala and need to notarize a document that is to be used in the United States, there are two options available to you. First, you could visit the U.S. embassy or consulate in Guatemala and have the document notarized there. Generally, the first available appointment is able to be scheduled in 2-4 weeks. Another option is to find an online notary public who is authorized to perform notarizations for U.S. documents online and has the ability to verify your identification. In most cases your documents can be notarized and delivered to you in minutes, and you can be anywhere in Guatemala that has a stable internet connection to complete the notarization.
US Embassy
Remote Online Notarization
Remote Ink Notarization
Cost
$50 per stamp/document
$150 for 45 minutes of unlimited notarial acts
$180 for 45 minutes of unlimited notarial acts
# of Stamps/Documents
1
Unlimited
Unlimited
1st Available Appointment
2-4 Weeks
Within Minutes
Within Minutes
Time Required to Notarize
The time it takes to travel to and from embassy + any wait times
45 Minutes or less
45 Minutes or less
Are Witnesses Included?
You must bring your own witnesses
Included
Included
Document Delivery
Instant
Instant
Instant with physical documents to be delivered
Notarize United States documents at the US Embassy in Guatemala
To notarize a document at the United States Embassy in Guatemala , it is important to schedule an appointment in advance. This is because most embassies operate on a strict schedule and may not have availability for walk-ins or last-minute requests. It is advisable to plan ahead and book an appointment to ensure that the notarization process goes smoothly. However, if the document that requires notarization is time-sensitive and waiting for an embassy appointment is not feasible, then it may be faster to opt for an online notarization or remote ink notarization service. These services allow for the notarization to be completed remotely and can be scheduled quickly to accommodate urgent requests.
Who Can Notarize United States Documents at the Embassy in Guatemala ?
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.
What to Bring?
Bring the complete, unsigned documents to be notarized. Even if there are pages that do not require signature or seals, you must present the entire packet.
Present a valid government-issued ID such as a passport or driver’s license. The name on the documents must be the same as the name on your ID.
Pay $50 USD per notary seal.
Be of sound mind and understand the document you want notarized. Consular staff is not permitted to explain contents to you.
If your notary service requires a witness, you must arrange for your own witnesses. Consular staff cannot witness your documents.
What Notary Services Can Be Completed at the United States Embassy in Guatemala ?
Make sure you bring all the documentation required the day of the appointment.
Notarial Services
The notarial services include:
Taking acknowledgments of signatures on documents to be used in the U. S. (Documents should be signed before the U. S. Consul)
Executing affidavits and protests of negotiable papers.
Taking depositions.
DS-3053- Absent parent authorization for passport
Passport Certified Copy for Guatemalan immigration (5 certified copies max per applicant)
Requirements: Passport to be certified, one photocopy (if you don’t bring the photocopy, they can make one for you at the embassy, with a cost of $1 per page), and Fee payment (to pay at U.S. Embassy – see instructions below).
Affidavit of eligibility to marry
Documents for the sale/purchase/transfer of a property
Authenticate documents for Social Security benefits (only if referred by the FBU office in Costa Rica)
Power of attorney – for legal matters only (Under the COVID-19 restrictions, they are not able to accept requests for the notarization of a POA for minors traveling alone.)
Requirements
Document to be notarized (either for use in the United States or to be signed by U.S. citizens).
Personal appearance of the person requesting the notarial services.
Official Photo Identification (Passport, DPI, driver’s license).
If witnesses are required, you should bring them
Fee payment (to pay at U.S. Embassy).
Effective July 13, 2021 there is a $50.00 fee for each notarial service and a $50.00 fee for each authentication service provided by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
It can be paid in cash, (in Quetzales or U.S. dollars), or with a credit card.
They do not accept checks or torn, marked, or stained dollar bills.
If you are paying with cash, please bring exact change.
During the notarization process the officer will:
Confirm your identity
Establish that you understand the nature, language, and consequences of the document to be notarized; and are not acting under duress.
Conduct an oath or affirmation that the contents are true to the best of your knowledge.
How to digitally sign and notarize United States documents online anywhere in Guatemala (Remote Online Notarization)
How to sign and notarize United States documents using a pen and ink online anywhere in Guatemala ? (Remote Ink Notarization)
