U.S. citizens in Mexico
Online notary for U.S. citizens in Mexico
Many U.S. citizens live in Mexico, and property, bank and family paperwork back in the U.S. is a common reason to need a U.S. notary. A New Jersey notary can meet you by secure video from Mexico, for the documents the law allows. Sessions start at $40 plus the state notarial fee.
Local facts
Mexico at a glance
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Official languages
- Spanish (and 68 Indigenous languages)
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Time zones
- UTC-8 to UTC-5, with summer time of UTC-7 to UTC-5 varying by region
- Population
- 130,911,314 (2025 estimate)
- U.S. Embassy
- Mexico City
- Apostille Convention
- Party since 14 August 1995
- U.S. consulates
- Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Mérida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo and Tijuana
Sources: Wikipedia and its list of U.S. diplomatic missions, read October 2026.
Scheduling
New Jersey time and Mexico City time
| In New Jersey | Mexico City in winter | Mexico City in summer |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
Winter is a January date and summer a July date, computed from the IANA time zone database for Mexico City's zone. Clocks change on different weeks in different countries, so we confirm the time in both places when you book.
Documents for use in Mexico
Apostille or remote notary?
Wikipedia's table of Apostille Convention parties lists Mexico as a party, with the convention in force there since 14 August 1995. A U.S. public document meant for use in Mexico is normally authenticated with an apostille rather than by embassy legalization. The receiving office has the last word on what it accepts.
A document you sign from Mexico and file in the U.S. is the remote notary case. A U.S. document going to an office in Mexico is the apostille case. See apostille services.
How it works
From Mexico City to a New Jersey notary
- Tell us the document and where you are. We check that it fits New Jersey's rules for a signer outside the United States.
- Book a video session. Bring an unexpired government photo ID and a device with a camera, a microphone and a stable connection.
- Sign on camera. We verify your identity online, you sign electronically in front of the notary, and the notary applies an electronic seal.
- Receive the notarized document. The session is recorded and kept as the law requires.
Embassy option
The U.S. embassy in Mexico City
The U.S. Embassy is in Mexico City. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Mérida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo and Tijuana.
The U.S. State Department says embassies and consulates charge $50 for each consular seal, that you must appear in person, that you should not sign before your appointment, and that they do not offer remote or virtual services. Check the embassy's own page for current rules and availability.
Who qualifies
Does this work from Mexico?
Most of the time, yes, provided the paperwork belongs to a U.S. matter and nothing local forbids it. The requirements do not change by country, so they sit together on one page with the rules and the document list. Tell us what you are signing and where you are, and we answer before you book. This is general information, not legal advice, and we do not know Mexico's local law, so ask the office that will receive your document what it accepts.
FAQ
Mexico notary questions
Can I get a document notarized online from Mexico?
In many cases, yes. The record has to be filed with, or relate to, a U.S. matter or U.S. property, and the act cannot be prohibited where you are. Send us the document and we tell you before you book.
Does the U.S. embassy in Mexico City notarize documents?
The U.S. Embassy is in Mexico City. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Mérida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo and Tijuana. The embassy section above covers the State Department's rules, and a video session is the alternative when you cannot get to a post.
What time are sessions for someone in Mexico?
Mexico uses UTC-8 to UTC-5, with summer time of UTC-7 to UTC-5 varying by region. A 9:00 a.m. session in New Jersey is 8:00 a.m. in Mexico City in winter and 7:00 a.m. in summer. We book by appointment and confirm the time in both zones.
What if my document is in Spanish or for use in Mexico?
Documents in another language may need a translation, and the notary must be able to review the document and the ID. A document meant to be used inside Mexico usually needs a local notary or the embassy, and often an apostille, instead of a New Jersey remote notarization. Mexico has been an Apostille Convention party since 14 August 1995. Ask us before booking and we say plainly whether we can help.
What does it cost?
The starting price is $40 plus the fee New Jersey sets for the notarial act, and the complete figure is quoted before we confirm your session.
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