DS3053 Form Notarization, U.S. Passport Notarization Service 518-956-5673

DS3053 Notarization Details

1. The yellow DS3053 form requires the notary's signature and the notary office's seal.

2. The DS3053 form must undergo dual-number notarization; single-number notarization will be rejected.

3. The signing date, affidavit date, and notarization date must all be the same day.

4. The signature format on the yellow DS3053 form must match the format on the passport.

However, the requirements for DS3053 notarization formats vary significantly among different U.S. passport processing locations.

If renewing a U.S. passport within the United States, check the specific state's regulations beforehand. Will you go to a federal building or a post office for passport renewal?

If renewing a passport within China, please specify in advance which embassy or consulate you will use: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Chengdu?

When notarizing the DS3053 form at a domestic notary office in China, pay attention to the following issues:

1. The yellow DS3053 form must bear the notary office's seal and the notary's signature;

2. The signing date and notarization date on the DS3053 form must be the same day; otherwise, the notarization may be invalid;

3. Some notary offices require a marriage certificate to process DS3053 notarization;

4. Some notary offices require a three-level authentication of the birth certificate for DS3053 notarization;