International and Stateless Individuals

You may have difficulty finding a notary. Banks normally provide notary service as well as embassies. Notary seals are accepted. If this is not possible, you can also go through a lawyer or a bank official who can sign or stamp an official seal on the form. Government seals are also acceptable.

Sending Us the Forms and Documents

We work closely with our local Postmaster and they have given us several acceptable ways to receive your documents:

1. By Mail: Send us the original (not photocopied) copy of the form along with the photocopied IDs to us to the mailing address listed on our contact page. We’ll submit a copy to the Postal Service and keep one for our records.
2. By Email: Scan the original copy of the Form and your two IDs and email it to us at form1583 (at) info-services@fortodo.com. Don’t forget to have the form signed by you and the notary.
3. By Fax: Fax us the signed form and your two forms of IDs to our secure fax line at +1-650-617-8001. This is our least preferred method because frequently the IDs and form information does not come through cleanly. Text must be legible and photo IDs must be identifiable. Otherwise, you’ll be asked to provide your documents through the other two methods.

Prepare original (not photocopied) copies of the form along with the photocopied IDs to us. We submit one to the Postal Service and keep one for our records. You only need to notarize one copy.

Acceptable IDs

Following is a list of acceptable IDs as listed on the form:

• Valid driver’s license or state non-driver’s identification card
• Recognized corporate ID (your work ID)
• Student ID
• Passport, alien registration card (aka “green card”), certificate of naturalization
• Current lease, mortgage or Deed of Trust
• Voter or vehicle registration card
• Home or vehicle insurance policy

Social Security (Identity) cards, credit cards, and birth certificates are NOT acceptable forms of identification.