Passport Certification and Passport-Related Notarization in NYC
A notary does not issue or certify a passport. What we do is notarize the documents that go with a passport, such as the DS-3053 consent for a child, and signed statements about your passport.
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People search for passport certification when they need a notarized form for a passport application or proof that a copy of their passport is genuine. In New York a notary cannot certify a copy of a passport. What we can do is notarize the DS-3053 Statement of Consent for a child, and notarize a signed statement from the passport holder about the copy, which many offices accept. Which one applies depends on who is asking.
What we can do
- DS-3053 Statement of Consent when one parent cannot go to the passport appointment
- Notarized statement from the holder that a passport copy is a true copy of their original
- Notarized affidavits that support a passport application
- Apostille for documents that must be used abroad
How it works with NotarEaseNYC
- Pick the right document. For a child passport with one parent absent, start with our guided DS-3053 form.
- Have valid photo ID. The signer needs a current driver license, state ID or passport.
- Notarize by video. The absent parent signs the DS-3053 in front of the notary.
- Submit it. The parent at the appointment submits the notarized form with the application.
Frequently asked questions
Can a notary certify a copy of my passport?
Not in New York. A notary can notarize your signed statement that a copy is a true copy of your original, which some offices accept. Confirm with the office first.
Does the DS-3053 need to be notarized?
Yes. The parent who will not be at the appointment signs it in front of a notary. See what Form DS-3053 is.
Can I notarize the DS-3053 online?
Yes. Our guided form fills it in and notarizes it by live video, and you download the notarized form.
Can you apply for a passport for me?
No. We are a notary service. We notarize the documents that support your application.
Related services and guides
DS-3053 Guided FormDS-3053 Notarization RequirementsChild Passport: Who Must AppearChild Travel Consent LetterDocument Authentication
NotarEaseNYC is a notary service, not a law firm. We cannot draft your document, give legal advice, explain its legal effect, or choose the right form or certificate for you. Your document must be complete before the session, and everything must be typed, not handwritten. Whether a receiving agency or company accepts a remote online notarization is up to them, so confirm before you book if you are unsure.