I need to get an authentication of signature notary from the US Embassy, but I’m a bit nervous to go to there because I have overstayed my tourist visa by a few months now. I know that the security clearance requires that I show my passport, but will they check my visa status, and more importantly will they report me to immigration if they know of my overstay status??? 
I need to send a notarized document to a family member in the US so he can obtain my court records for my Thai wife’s US K3 Visa application...and time is ticking. Any help, info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

I don't think, US Embassy will report you to Thai authorties. It's not their busisness.

You should be more concerned when you see a BMW smart car near you ????

They will not report you overstay. They only want to see your passport photo page.

You will need a copy of the photo page to give to them when you get the notary service done.

18 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

They will not report you overstay. They only want to see your passport photo page.

You will need a copy of the photo page to give to them when you get the notary service done.

Have you used the notary service at the US Embassy? The reason why I ask is because I’m trying to decide if I should use the embassy or a less costly Thai lawyer notary for the basic service I need done. It’s not like I’m trying to enter a business/legal contract or some other highly sensitive matter. 

For what you want the document to be used for I think the notary at the embassy would be needed.

For somethings a Thai notary may be accepted.

59 minutes ago, Ibekpuro said:

or suggestions

Yes, I have a suggestion. As you know what important work you have that needs to be done, you should think about not risking all by overstaying your visa.

Before any of this I’d be more concerned simply about the overstay. 

If caught (for any reasons, i.e. in an accident, or just stopped on the street etc) you will be on an extremely sticky wicket and face a ban. 

 

The best advice you can receive is to take the next available flight out for a Visa run to a country which has the best option for issuing a Tourist Visa.

 

The question begs; why would you knowingly allow yourself to get into such a situation?

 

 

21 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Before any of this I’d be more concerned simply about the overstay. 

If caught (for any reasons, i.e. in an accident, or just stopped on the street etc) you will be on an extremely sticky wicket and face a ban. 

 

The best advice you can receive is to take the next available flight out for a Visa run to a country which has the best option for issuing a Tourist Visa.

 

The question begs; why would you knowingly allow yourself to get into such a situation?

 

 

You have bit nail on head.

I'm not being negative towards OP, but couldn't help read between lines "I've overstayed few months".....like I had a flat tyre last week.

OP, get out of country. Have you read dire reports of being locked up. 

If they notice it at all-highly unlikely in itself - all they might do is inform you about the consequences, something you probably know already. There is no way they will report you to the Thai authorities. 

OP, not sure about USA embassy. Just advise to bring along funds.

Last year I sold a property in AU. I needed to attend embassy to witness my signature on couple docs. I walked out about 4k baht out of pocket. 

3 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Yes, I have a suggestion. As you know what important work you have that needs to be done, you should think about not risking all by overstaying your visa.

 

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Before any of this I’d be more concerned simply about the overstay. 

If caught (for any reasons, i.e. in an accident, or just stopped on the street etc) you will be on an extremely sticky wicket and face a ban. 

 

The best advice you can receive is to take the next available flight out for a Visa run to a country which has the best option for issuing a Tourist Visa.

 

The question begs; why would you knowingly allow yourself to get into such a situation?

 

 

 

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You have bit nail on head.

I'm not being negative towards OP, but couldn't help read between lines "I've overstayed few months".....like I had a flat tyre last week.

OP, get out of country. Have you read dire reports of being locked up. 

don’t start making assumptions and criticisms about my overstay situation, please. If you understood why I’m in this circumstance in the first place I think you all would be swallowing your words. Yes I am definitely aware of the consequences, and NO it was never my intention to overstay nor do I speak of this like mentioning a “flat tire.” I was trying to keep my post fairly brief and to the point. When all your cash, US bank cards and other valuables get stolen from you right out of your condo from a security guard (who was caught on CCTV btw) it’s kind of hard to make a casual visa run to anywhere. Make sense? 
Thank you again to all the forum members who actually replied with sensible, useful and assuring words

A inflammatory post has been removed. The OP came on this forum asking for help not to be harangued.

Had doc notarized last year, and all they cared about was ID page (and the money), didn't look at the rest of the passport. I'm a US citizen.

I would be concerned at the amount of travel to the embassy. The further away it is, with the added problems of overnight stays if that applies, the more likely you will be caught.

Use the US notary services and eat the fees.  If you use a Thai notary/legal service, somebody there may decide to drop a dime on you.

OP you should check if you need to have a witness/witnesses sign 

the notarized document. I had to have 2 as required by Fla. for a Power of Attorney appointing my sister. Each state differs. Best of luck and hope it goes smooth for you.

3 hours ago, DJ54 said:

OP you should check if you need to have a witness/witnesses sign 

the notarized document. I had to have 2 as required by Fla. for a Power of Attorney appointing my sister. Each state differs. Best of luck and hope it goes smooth for you.

I am in Pennyslvania. I had to have a witness for a notorization.  One of the employees at the location signed the witness line. 

Might be that way at the U.S. Embassy too

 

On 2/20/2020 at 4:46 PM, ubonjoe said:

They will not report you overstay. They only want to see your passport photo page.

You will need a copy of the photo page to give to them when you get the notary service done.

And the $50.00 service charge? (If I remember correctly).

Good luck,

and Aloha from far away, Hualalai

8 hours ago, radiochaser said:

Might be that way at the U.S. Embassy too

That Is not required there.

On 2/20/2020 at 8:40 PM, Ibekpuro said:

 

 

don’t start making assumptions and criticisms about my overstay situation, please. If you understood why I’m in this circumstance in the first place I think you all would be swallowing your words. Yes I am definitely aware of the consequences, and NO it was never my intention to overstay nor do I speak of this like mentioning a “flat tire.” I was trying to keep my post fairly brief and to the point. When all your cash, US bank cards and other valuables get stolen from you right out of your condo from a security guard (who was caught on CCTV btw) it’s kind of hard to make a casual visa run to anywhere. Make sense? 
Thank you again to all the forum members who actually replied with sensible, useful and assuring words

I think perhaps if you take all supporting documentation that you were robbed with you to the immigration office and report your overstay with good intentions they may very well show empathy and clear this matter up for you. It's always best to go in on your own than to be caught running. Running makes you look bad to authorities, asking them for help is a completely different story.

On 2/20/2020 at 4:17 PM, Ibekpuro said:

I have overstayed my tourist visa by a few months now

 

On 2/20/2020 at 8:40 PM, Ibekpuro said:

don’t start making assumptions and criticisms about my overstay situation, please. If you understood why I’m in this circumstance in the first place I think you all would be swallowing your words. Yes I am definitely aware of the consequences, and NO it was never my intention to overstay nor do I speak of this like mentioning a “flat tire.” I was trying to keep my post fairly brief and to the point. When all your cash, US bank cards and other valuables get stolen from you right out of your condo from a security guard (who was caught on CCTV btw) it’s kind of hard to make a casual visa run to anywhere. Make sense? 
Thank you again to all the forum members who actually replied with sensible, useful and assuring words

 

It took you a ‘few months’ (what’s that? 2-3 months overstay) to replace Bank Cards? 

Was your passport also stollen? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 2/20/2020 at 5:11 PM, Ibekpuro said:

Have you used the notary service at the US Embassy? The reason why I ask is because I’m trying to decide if I should use the embassy or a less costly Thai lawyer notary for the basic service I need done. It’s not like I’m trying to enter a business/legal contract or some other highly sensitive matter. 

in the USA only notary service at the US Embassy are accepted as legal. all others can be challenged.

$50 a signature. make sure you bring every page of the document you are signing they want to see it all. 

you can not bring your phone into the embassy. only your documents, wallet with cash. they take everything else away from you.

get there 30 minutes before your appointment as sometimes things go faster and if you are there then out faster. 

 

On 2/20/2020 at 4:17 PM, Ibekpuro said:

and more importantly will they report me to immigration if they know of my overstay status??? 

i don't know. but if the Thais get you before you get your Visa sorted you are going here:

Good luck.

 

 

16 hours ago, radiochaser said:

I am in Pennyslvania. I had to have a witness for a notorization.  One of the employees at the location signed the witness line. 

Might be that way at the U.S. Embassy too

 

I think Ubon Joe already said this, but you don't need a witness at the Embassy.  Its not a state notary, its a US State Department / Consular Officer notary, which is a bit different then using a state licensed notary.  (For example, I am a Texas notary, but cannot notarize outside of Texas.)