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What should I do if I am outside of the U.S. and need to get my prenup notarized?
What should I do if I am outside of the U.S. and need to get my prenup notarized?
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Written by Sophia Jones
Updated over a year ago

If you are unable to get to the United States before the wedding to have your prenup notarized, then you have two options:

  1. Have the prenup notarized at a US embassy located in your country; or

  2. Have the prenup notarized at a foreign notary and then have it later authenticated by a US notary (this could also be at a US embassy or a notary located in the US).

Note: you can have your prenup notarized separately from your partner.

Why does this matter?

  1. Notarization helps deter arguments for fraud around signing a prenup (if your future spouse ever challenged your prenup, having a prenup notarized helps your argument)

    1. Some states require notarization as a mandatory step, and without it, the prenup is automatically invalid.

  2. Make sure this is done before the wedding (prenups signed and notarized AFTER the wedding are invalid).

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