--- title: "Notarized Letter for Immigration: Who Signs, What to Say" description: "Support letters from a spouse, relative, employer or neighbor, each signed by its writer and sometimes sworn before a notary. An outline and what to bring." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/guides/immigration-support-letters-notarized" --- Guide · Updated October 12, 2026 # Notarized Support Letters for Immigration Cases Immigration cases often include letters from people who know the applicant. These may describe relationships, good character, hardship or living arrangements. Some are sworn before a notary. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions **Quick answer.** Immigration support letters are separate letters from a spouse, neighbor, employer or relative describing the relationship, character, hardship or living arrangements, and each writer signs their own. Some are sworn before a notary. Need this notarized? Sign online from home with no travel fee, or ask for a notary to come to you. 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Check with the attorney or the form's instructions whether a letter must be sworn. ## Writing a useful statement The best letters give facts the writer saw or did. They say how the writer knows the applicant, for how long, and what specific events they remember. They avoid exaggerated praise. The writer should give their full name, address and contact information. A notary cannot edit the content. An immigration attorney or accredited representative can suggest useful details. ## The sworn signature If a jurat is needed, the writer must sign in front of the notary. The notary checks ID, administers the oath, and completes the certificate. The writer should read the entire letter again before swearing. Corrections made after signing must be initialed. People who are not comfortable in English should have the letter in a language they understand, with a translation if the agency requires English. ## Get it notarized online today Online notary: open now until 9 PM ET · sessions by appointment · times confirmed by email A New Jersey notary can notarize this with you on a video call, wherever you are in the U.S. $50 for the session, $10 for each extra signer. Any other fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. Open 7 am to 9 pm ET, every day, by appointment. **What you need** - A valid government photo ID - A computer or phone with a camera - The unsigned document [Book an online session](/notary/?service=ron#order) Our certificate states the act was performed using communication technology, as New Jersey law requires. [What it must say](/notary/remote-online-notarization-certificate-wording) Most U.S. recipients accept a remotely notarized document; check with whoever will receive it. [What to ask them](/notary/will-my-online-notarization-be-accepted) · [Several signers](/notary/online-notarization-multiple-signers) ## Practical details Writers should keep a copy. If several people are writing, schedule a group appointment so each writer swears separately. Each writer needs unexpired photo ID. A mobile notary can go to a community center or workplace. If the writer cannot appear in person, remote online notarization may be possible, depending on the office. ## Pitfalls Do not copy another person's letter. Do not write about things you did not witness. Do not sign a letter that someone else wrote without understanding it. A false sworn statement can create serious trouble for the writer. Notaries cannot give an opinion on whether a letter will help the case. ## A simple outline for a personal letter Open with who you are and how long you have known the applicant. Add a paragraph about a specific moment, such as helping them move, caring for a sick relative or working together on a project. Close with a line saying you are writing voluntarily and that the statements are true. Letters from a landlord, employer, pastor or teacher should mention their role and how they know the applicant. Include contact information. Avoid copying text from internet samples because reviewers see many similar letters. If the letter is sworn, the jurat goes at the bottom, and the writer signs only in front of the notary. Print the final version on clean paper, in a readable font. Keep the tone simple and honest, and never include details you cannot back up if asked. Gather writers early. People are busy, and a sworn statement requires an appointment, ID and a printed final copy. Give each writer a short list of practical points: sign only in front of the notary, use the name on your ID, and keep a copy. Set a firm return date for the originals, and ask writers to hand over pages in the same folder so nothing gets bent or lost on the way to the attorney. ## Common questions **Do all support letters need a notary?** No. Many are simple signed letters. Follow your attorney's advice. **Can the applicant be the notary's signer?** Yes, if the applicant is swearing to a statement, but they must sign in front of the notary. **Should a letter have a witness?** Only if the instructions say so. ## More notary guides - [Promissory Notes and Personal Loan Agreements](/notary/guides/promissory-note-and-loan-agreement-notarization) - [Name Mismatch Between ID and Documents: What Happens](/notary/guides/name-mismatch-between-id-and-loan-documents) - [Notarized Employment Verification Letters](/notary/guides/employment-verification-letter-notarization) This guide is general information, not legal advice. Fees and procedures change; check with the office involved or an attorney for your situation. 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