Immigration2026-03-27 - 7 min read

Immigration Documents Checklist: What Needs Notarization

Complete checklist of immigration documents that need notarization, apostille, and translation. I-9, I-864, birth certificates, and more.

Immigration Documents That Require Notarization

Navigating immigration paperwork is overwhelming. This checklist covers every document that commonly needs notarization, apostille, or translation for USCIS and international immigration.

Documents Requiring Notarization

Employment-Based

  • I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification — $55
  • Employment letters and contracts — $65
  • Professional license verifications — $55

    • Family-Based

  • Affidavit of Support (I-864) — $65
  • Affidavit of Relationship — $55
  • Declaration of Intent to Marry — $55

    • Identity Documents

  • Birth certificates — $45 (notarization) + apostille if international
  • Marriage certificates — $55
  • Divorce decrees — $65
  • Death certificates — $45

    • Legal Documents

  • Power of Attorney — $85
  • Sworn statements / Affidavits — $55
  • Name change documents — $55

    • Documents Requiring Translation

    USCIS requires certified English translations for any document not originally in English:

  • Birth certificates (most common)
  • Marriage certificates
  • Divorce decrees
  • Academic transcripts
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Military service records
  • Medical examination records

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    Documents Requiring Apostille

    Documents going to or coming from Hague Convention countries need apostille:

  • Birth certificates (most common)
  • Marriage certificates
  • Court orders
  • Corporate documents
  • Educational credentials

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What immigration documents need to be notarized?

    Common documents include I-9, Affidavit of Support (I-864), power of attorney, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and sworn statements.

    Does USCIS accept online notarization?

    Yes. USCIS accepts documents notarized via Remote Online Notarization (RON) in states where RON is legal — which is all 50 states.

    How much does immigration document notarization cost?

    Individual documents range from $45-85 for notarization. ClosingIQ's Pro plan ($149/mo) includes volume discounts.

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