1. Power of Attorney
2. Affidavit
3. Life Certificate
4. School, College, and University Certificates
5. Medical Report
6. Palestinian Vital Records

1. Legalization of Signature (General & Special Power of Attorney)

• Please refer to the information available under Power of Attorney.

2. Affidavit:

• The affidavit must be signed by the applicant and two witnesses.
• The affidavit must be notarized by a notary public and include the following statement on the page bearing the signature of the applicant and the two witnesses:” Before me appeared personally Mr/Mrs/Ms…….. and witnesses Mr/Mrs/Ms……… and signed this document, this day …/…./….”.
• The affidavit must be authenticated by the Secretary of State (please include a link to the list of secretaries of state websites), or the relevant authenticating authority.
• A self- addressed stamped return envelope.
• A copy of the affidavit and notarized copies of applicant and witnesses valid ID cards.

3. Life Certificate:

• A letter signed by the applicant and notarized by a notary public.
• The letter must be authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• A notarized copy of the applicant’s Lebanese I.D. card or valid Lebanese passport.
• A stamped self-addressed return envelope.
• A copy of each original document.

4. School, College, and University Certificates and Transcripts:

• The certificate/transcript must be notarized by the school, college, or university notary.
• It then must be authenticated by the Secretary of State. (please include link).
• A stamped self- addressed return envelope.
• Please note that the school, college, or university must be accredited in the United States, and a proof of accreditation must be provided with the application.
• A copy of all original documents.

5. Medical Report:

• The medical report has to be notarized then authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• A copy of Lebanese I.D. card.
• A copy of all original documents.

Government employees and their family members must provide a copy of their Lebanese Governmental employment I.D. card, and a copy of their Lebanese I.D. card. The formality is free of charge for government employees.

6. Palestinian Vital Records:

• The original document.
• A self-addressed return envelope.