Legalization of Documents and Signature

• Notarized by the Notary Public (Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses: "Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. ..... and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ...... and signed the above document, this day .../.../... " then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.)
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State
• Authenticated by Department of State in Washington, DC
• A letter from the company stating that the person who signed is authorized to sign on the company's behalf, with a notarized copy of his ID.
• A money order in the amount of $75.00 per document, payable to the Embassy of Lebanon)
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)

• kindly check the section related to Power of Attorney/ by mail).

• kindly check the section related to Power of Attorney/ by mail)

The Will should be:

• Notarized by the Notary Public (Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses: "Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. ..... and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ...... and signed the above document, this day .../.../... " then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.)
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• Authenticated by Department of State in Washington, DC

• The name and address of the heirs or beneficiary(s).
• The name and address of the donor

Please provide 1 copy of each original document you send. The following documents should be sent with the Will:

• Death Certificate
• ID's of donor )
• notarized ID's of the 2 witnesses
• copy of ID's of beneficiaries
• Deed of trust (if applicable)
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)

• Notarized letter from the applicant
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State
• Authenticated by Department of State in Washington, DC
• A money order in the amount of $10.00 per certificate payable to the Embassy of Lebanon
• Copy of Lebanese I.D.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)

The educational institution must be accredited in the USA.
The Regional accrediting agencies are: (NEASC), (MSA), (NCA), (SACS), (NASC), and (WASC)

• Notarized by the notary public of the School/College/University (who should acknowledge the signature of the person/registrar/principal who issued the document).
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State
• Authenticated by Department of State in Washington, DC
• Proof of accreditation
• Lebanese and/or US ID + Student ID + phone number of the Student.
• A money order in the amount of $15.00 payable to the Embassy of Lebanon per certificate
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)

• Copy of a Lebanese governmental employment ID (free)
• Copy of Lebanese ID
• Notarized medical bills
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)
• Note: All medical bills have to be certified by the Secretary of State and authenticated by State Department.

For private sector employees, a fee of $15.00 applies

• Rabies shot certificate.
• Health certificate issued by USDA Authenticated by the Secretary of State and State Department
• Certification of ownership.
• $15.00 money order payable to the Embassy of Lebanon.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope (USPS Only).

• please provide the original document authenticated by the Secretary of State, and then Authenticated by the State Department in Washington DC.
• For the legalization of a birth certificate:a copy of the ID of the parents.For the legalization of a marriage: A copy of the ID of the husband and the wife.For the legalization of a death certificate:A copy of the ID of the deceased, and of his/her relative asking for authentication.
• $15.00 money order payable to the Embassy of Lebanon.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope (USPS Only).