No. USPS Form 1583 must be notarized by a notary commissioned in the United States, so a notary in another country — including one at a US embassy or consulate — cannot be used.
You do not need to be in the US
This is the part that surprises most people: you can complete the notarization from anywhere in the world using an online notary. The session is done over video with a US-commissioned notary, usually takes only a few minutes, and is available 24/7 — so there is no need to travel, find a local office, or work around a time zone.
We integrate directly with Proof.com, and BlueNotary.us is also accepted. You can start the process from the portal: app.savvynomad.io.
If you are outside the US
Two questions come up often for customers abroad, and both have straightforward answers:
Prefer to do it in person?
You can also use any notary commissioned in the United States. See how to use an in-person notary for the steps, including how to download and print your pre-filled form.
If you run into trouble with the online notary, we can help — see assistance with the online notary.