Tips and hints

   
What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
 
   
  You can protect yourself by reporting the loss immediately.  Please visit
http://travel.state
for more information or call 
U.S. Department of State at
888 407-4747
 

US Legalization can assist you to obtain a certified copy of your passport for use in foreign country. There are 2 different methods to follow based on the destination country of use.
Please find your desired country by clicking on the links for A and/or B
   
   

Passport services

Overseas Citizens services
General Passport Information
Status Of  Pending
Applications Lost/ Stolen passports
Toll Free877 487-2778
Please visit travel http://state.gov
 

Please write your passport number and expiration date on  paper and keep it
separate from your passport. information will help facilitate replacement in
case of loss
 

National passport Information Center    
877 487-2778

Lost/stolen passports P      
877 487-2778

Overseas Citizens services issues  202 501-4444
Nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate
http://travel.stale.gov



 

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US Legalization



We provide a full range of 
document certification services.
For further information please visit our website at:
www.uslegalization.com
Call us toll free 
1-888-999-3434 
(410)349-4900  
or by email 
services@copyofmypassport



 

       

A- Participating Hague Convention Countries:

1-Make sure that you have signed your passport and it is not expired. 
2- Make 2 color copies of  the first 2 pages of your passport.
3- Under the first copy, print the following sentence:
  I,( your name), certify that is is a true copy of my passport.
4- Take this copy along with your passport and your ID to your chosen notary public and sign it in their presence, and they will notarize it.
5- Send us both copies (1 plain & 1 notarized).
6- Write a note to US Legalization requesting us to certify your document. Make sure to mention the name of the country that you want to use your document in. 
7- Include a personal check or money order for the amount of $45.00 payable to "US Legalization".
In case you would like to pay by credit card, please visit http://www.uslegalization.com/pay/ , print proof of payment and send it with your document. 
8- Send your complete package via FedEx, ,UPS, USPS or regular mail to:
 US Legalization, Copy of my Passport, 1615 Bay Head Rd. Annapolis MD 21409. Tel: 410 349-4900. Make sure to include a pre-paid self-addressed  return airway bill or stamped self-addressed envelope.

9- Keep a copy of both tracking numbers. Please track your envelope yourself if you wish to know when/if we received/sent it.

When US Legalization receives your document,  we will issue a certificate stating that the copy of your passport is true and correct. The certificate will be signed and notarized by a notary public in Maryland, attested by the circuit court, and apostilled by the secretary of the state of Maryland and sent back to you the next business day.
 


B- Non Participating Hague Convention Countries:

1- Make sure that you have signed your passport and it is not expired. 
2- Make 2 color copies of the first 2 pages of your passport.
3- Under the first copy, print the following sentence:
I,( your name), certify that is is a true copy of my passport.
4- Take this copy along with your passport and your ID to your chosen notary public and sign it in their presence, and they will notarize it.
5- Send us both copies (1 plain & 1 notarized).
6- Write a note to US Legalization requesting us to certify your document. Make sure to mention the name of the country that you want to use your document in. 
7- Click here to find the charges for your desired country. Include a personal check or money order for the required amount payable to "US Legalization".
In case you would like to pay by credit card, please visit http://www.uslegalization.com/pay/ , print proof of payment and send it with your document. 
8- Send your complete package via FedEx, ,UPS, USPS or regular mail to:
 US Legalization, Copy of my Passport, 1615 Bay Head Rd. Annapolis MD 21409. Tel: 410 349-4900. Make sure to include a pre-paid self-addressed return airway bill or stamped self-addressed envelope.
9- Keep a copy of both tracking numbers. Please track your envelope yourself if you wish to know when/if we received/sent it.
When US Legalization receives your document,  we will issue a certificate stating that the copy of your passport is true and correct. The certificate will be signed and notarized by a notary public in Maryland, attested by the circuit court, and certified by the Secretary of the State of Maryland, authenticated by the Department of State in Washington DC and certified by the desired embassy. This process takes approximately 3-7 days, then we will pick up the document from the embassy and return it to you.
 
   

 

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