Notarzing the I-134 ???

[johnnybgood265 3]

Can anyone please tell us if this I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT form has to be Notarized ?? Some people are telling me it has tobe and some tell us no. If it does can you tell us where it says that ? Thank you once again to all

[ScottThuy 140]

The current form does not require it. An older version used to require it be notarized...

[Dakine 26]

The current form does not require it. An older version used to require it be notarized...

Took the words right out of my mouth!

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

The current form does not require it. An older version used to require it be notarized...

No notarization required on the current version.

[Otto 83]

The current form does not require it. An older version used to require it be notarized...

Yup.. used to (over a year ago) but not anymore - certainly not if you use the current version found on USCIS (or via the link on VJ).

[johnnybgood265 3]

Thank you all for you input, It helps more than you know

[Anh map 2,098]

Review the form instructions along with the Example Forms here on VJ. Often that can answer questions as they arise.

[baron555 934]

Can anyone please tell us if this I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT form has to be Notarized ?? Some people are telling me it has tobe and some tell us no. If it does can you tell us where it says that ? Thank you once again to all

This might also be Embassy-specific. Check their requirements also.

[Filipina Lover 1]

I heard something about it not needing notarizing but I haven't seen any form that says you don't have to notarize it, the form I have says it must be notarized.

I don't want to take a chance, I'd rather pay the $10 and not have any delay. I would think that the I-134 wouldn't have a place to have it notarized if you didn't have to do it.

It sure would be nice not to have to have things notarized. It would just be nice if they have some respect for us US Citizens and not have to have us go through this ridiculous process just to get married, when there are so many illegals crossing the border everyday and they do nothing about it.

[thepizzadude 26]

I heard something about it not needing notarizing but I haven't seen any form that says you don't have to notarize it, the form I have says it must be notarized.

I don't want to take a chance, I'd rather pay the $10 and not have any delay. I would think that the I-134 wouldn't have a place to have it notarized if you didn't have to do it.

It would if you have an OLD form that used to require notarization...BUT things change and they have it is NOT a requirement at MOST embassies but I have heard of a few that still want it done.

Embassies are also notorious for sending in their packets OLD forms because they will still accept them so it is NO BIG DEAL.

Check the embassies requirements and supply accordingly.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I heard something about it not needing notarizing but I haven't seen any form that says you don't have to notarize it, the form I have says it must be notarized.

I don't want to take a chance, I'd rather pay the $10 and not have any delay. I would think that the I-134 wouldn't have a place to have it notarized if you didn't have to do it.

It sure would be nice not to have to have things notarized. It would just be nice if they have some respect for us US Citizens and not have to have us go through this ridiculous process just to get married, when there are so many illegals crossing the border everyday and they do nothing about it.

It is altogether possible that consulates are providing outdated versions of the I-134 that still provide a place for notarization. That said, the current I-134 available for download from USCIS (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf) does not include the notary certificate, and both the instructions and the form information page on the USCIS website specifically state that the form need not be notarized.

As thepizzadude said, find out your consulate's requirements and complete the forms accordingly.

Edited September 20, 2009 by Stephen + Elisha