Honorary Consul Mr. Anthony J. Asher
The primary mission of the Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, Ohio is to promote and safeguard the interest and welfare of Lebanese in its jurisdiction. It is our commitment to provide efficient, thorough and courteous service to all our clients.
The services offered by the Honorary Consulate are:
* Renewing passports and processing other forms of travel documents
* Providing information in obtaining:
* Certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates from Lebanon
* Translation of Lebanese ID
* Deportation and repatriation
* Providing information to Returning Residents
* Visas
* Power of Attorney
* Letters & Recommendations
* Military Draft
* Providing information on the shipment of human remains to Lebanon; Legalization of documents.
The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon has jurisdiction for the Cleveland, Ohio area.
Children Are Always Welcomed!
Honorary Consulate of Lebanon
Cleveland, Ohio
Address:
6607 Pearl Rd
Parma Heights,
Ohio 44130-3809
P: (216) 307-3367
E: info@hlebanonconsulate.org
W: www.hlebanonconsulate.org
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
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• One copy of a recent family civil registry record.
• Notarized petition (including Spousal Approval) EITHER in English OR in Arabic from the wife requesting Lebanese citizenship, Spousal Approval should be included in the same statement.
• A certificate of cohabitation issued by an official/ or religious authority.
• Two copies of the wife's Birth Certificate.
• Two copies of the wife's passport showing the change in her last name.
• Two copies of the Lebanese passport of the husband.
• Two copies of Lebanese Marriage Certificate.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $50.00.
• A Self-Stamped return address envelopes. (USPS ONLY)
• Please sign a written request stating your demand to renounce the Lebanese citizenship:
* At the Consulate General’s headquarter if applying in person.
* In front of a notary public for applications sent my mail.
• The original Lebanese passport and copies of the passport (pages 1 to 6).
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $1000.00.
• A letter from the U.S. authorities stating the reason of the request of renunciation of the applicant’s Lebanese citizenship.
• A Self-Stamped return address envelopes. (USPS ONLY)
• Full address and telephone number.
A Certificate of Origin should accompany Commercial Invoices.
Optional: May be legalized by the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce or U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of:
$25.00 for certificate of origin with one attached invoice.
$50.00 for certificate of origin with two or more attached invoices.
• A stamped self-addressed return envelope.
• A copy of all original documents.
Optional: May be legalized by the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce or U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of:
$4.00 per $1000.00, rounded to the nearest 1000.
Minimum fees $45.00.
Maximum fees $3125.00.
• A stamped self-addressed return envelope.
• A copy of all original documents.
• Notarized by the Notary Public (Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses: "Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. ..... and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ...... and signed the above document, this day .../.../... " then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.)
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $225.00.
• A stamped self-addressed return envelope.
• A copy of all original documents
• All commercial documents must be attached with a letter from the company on its letterhead verifying signature and position of the signee & copy of the signee's driver's license.
The Will should be:
• Notarized by the Notary Public (Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses: "Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. ..... and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ...... and signed the above document, this day .../.../... " then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.)
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• The name and address of the heirs or beneficiary(s).
• The name and address of the donor.
A full description of the wealth inherited including its real value and its location if applicable Please provide 1 copy of each original document you send. The following documents should be enclosed with the Will:
• Death Certificate.
• Lebanese ID's of donor (Ikhraj kaid fardi).
• Lebanese ID's of the 2 witnesses (Ikhraj kaid fardi).
• Lebanese ID's of beneficiaries (Ikhraj kaid 'aili).
• Deed of trust (if applicable).
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $125.00.
• A copy of all original documents
Download Life Certificate Form:
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Notarized letter from the applicant.
Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $40.00 per certificate.
Copy of Lebanese I.D. and drivers license.
Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)
A copy of all original documents
• Copy of a Lebanese governmental employment ID. (free)
• Copy of Lebanese ID.
• Notarized medical bills.
• All medical bills have to be certified by the Secretary of State.
• For private sector employees: A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland,
in the amount of $60.00.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY)
• A copy of all original documents
The educational institution must be accredited in the USA.
• Notarized by the notary public.
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• Proof of accreditation. Must be the original document. Document must be signed by the Principal
or the Registrar and the Notary Public of the School.
Online printed documents or report cards will not be accepted.
• Copy of Passport and driver’s license.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $60.00 per document.
• Stamped self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY).
• A copy of all original documents.
Required documents for Passport Renewal
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely: <<< English >>> | <<< Arabic >>>
• Enclose the following:
* Your passport and copies of the first six (6) pages.
* Three (3) 2x2 color photos.
* A current Individual Extract of Origin issued after 1993 and one copy.
* A copy of your driver's license or Green Card.
* A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of:
$60.00 to renew a passport or to obtain a new passport for one year.
(application and thumb print card are to be obtained from the consulate).
$300.00 to obtain a new passport for 5 years, $600 for Biometric passport for 10 years.
(application to be obtained from the consulate ).
* A Certified, Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
* Please contact the consulate to obtain a finger thumb card to renew your current passport.
A written requested via Mail with a Self-addressed Large Size Envelope ( Express Mail, UPS or FedEx ).
* Your right thumb fingerprint on the White or Pink card provided by your Embassy or Consulate within your jurisdiction. This card must be submitted with your application. Place your right thumb fingerprint on the appropriate box in front of the Notary Public. The Notary Public should notarize and indicate on the back of the card or on a separate sheet of paper that the fingerprint is the right thumb of the bearer.
Required documents for adding a Child's Name to Passport
• The father of the child should be Lebanese.
• The child must be registered with the Consulate.
Download the Child Registration Form: <<< English >>> | <<< Arabic >>>
• Notarized Birth Certificate of the child.
• A copy of your driver's license.
• Notarized letter from the parents authorizing the Consulate to add their dependent to one of their Lebanese passports.
• One 2X2 photo.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of:
$60.00 per child.
• A Certified, Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Note: Please provide two (2) copies of each original document you send.
• Power of Attorney in Person is by Appointment Only.
• Please call the Consulate for an appointment at (216) 307.3367 or email info@hlebanonconsulate.org
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Please bring the following to your appointment:
* ID of the applicant (Lebanese ID recommended).
* ID of recipient (Lebanese ID recommended).
* The applicant should come in person to the consulate to sign the general power of attorney.
* For commercial Power of Attorney a Cashier's Check Only in the amount of $100.00 per signature per applicant payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Power of Attorney in Person is by Appointment Only.
• Please call the Consulate for an appointment at (216) 307.3367 or email info@hlebanonconsulate.org
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Please bring the following to your appointment:
* ID of the applicant (Lebanese ID recommended).
* ID of recipient (Lebanese ID recommended).
* The applicant should come in person to the consulate to sign the special power of attorney.
* A Cashier's Check Only in the amount of $50.00 per signature per applicant payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
* For Real Estate matters: a copy of the deed of property or a registry certificate (إفادة عقارية) must be presented.
* For cars: A copy of the car registration record should be presented.
* For bank accounts: The bank address and account number should be provided.
* For divorces: A copy of marriage certificate or family civil record should be provided.
* For Maids/Housekeepers: A copy of the passport of the housekeeper is required.
• All Power of Attorney received by mail (Special and General) composed of more than one page MUST include the signature of the applicant and the seal and sign of Notary Public on each and every page of Power of Attorney.
• All Power of Attorney should include the full identity of both applicant and recipient: First and Last name, Father's name, Mother's name, Date of Birth, Nationality, I.D. or passport number and date of issuance, Registry place and number in Lebanon
• Name and Signature of two witnesses with their ID/passport number and date of birth ( must not be relatives of the applicant or recipient).
• Notarized by the Notary Public. Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses:
"Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. .....
holding ID/passport number......
and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ......
holding ID/passport number......
and signed the above document, this day .../.../... "
then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• Power of Attorney and a photocopy of it.
• Copies of I.D.'s of witnesses, applicant and recipient (For Lebanese, a Lebanese ID is required).
• Applicant must provide a clear address and correct contact number for the applicant.
• Applicants over 65 years of age are kindly requested to submit, along with the required documents, a certificate of good mental health to be issued by their physician.
• For commercial Power of Attorney a cashier's check in the amount of $100.00 per signature, per applicant payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY).
• If you have any questions please contact the Consulate at (216) 307.3367
• All Power of Attorney received by mail (Special and General) composed of more than one page MUST include the signature of the applicant and the seal and sign of Notary Public on each and every page of Power of Attorney.
• All Power of Attorney should include the full identity of both applicant and recipient: First and Last name, Father's name, Mother's name, Date of Birth, Nationality, I.D. or passport number and date of issuance, Registry place and number in Lebanon
• Name and Signature of two witnesses with their ID/passport number and date of birth
( must not be relatives of the applicant or recipient).
• Notarized by the Notary Public. Must include the following statement on the same page signed by the applicant and the two witnesses:
"Before me personally appeared Mr./Ms./Mrs. .....
holding ID/passport number......
and witnesses Mr./Ms./Mrs. ......
holding ID/passport number......
and signed the above document, this day .../.../... "
then signature and seal of the Notary Public, and the expiration date of commission.
• Authenticated by the Secretary of State.
• Power of Attorney and a photocopy of it.
• Copies of I.D.'s of witnesses, applicant and recipient (For Lebanese, a Lebanese ID is required).
• Applicant must provide a clear address and correct contact number for the applicant.
• Applicants over 65 years of age are kindly requested to submit, along with the required documents, a certificate of good mental health to be issued by their physician.
• A Cashier's Check Only in the amount of $50.00 per signature, per applicant payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Regarding the sale of property, the applicant must include a copy of the deed of trust. The number and location of the property also needs to be mentioned clearly in the power of attorney.
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope (USPS ONLY).
• If you have any questions please contact the Consulate at (216) 307.3367
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
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• Original Birth Certificate + One notarized copy.
• Father's Lebanese ID Card and a recent Family Civil Registry Record
• Spouse Birth Certificate (if she is not Lebanese).
• Lebanese marriage certificate of parents.
• Two Self-Stamped return address envelopes. (USPS ONLY)
• Fees have been waived!
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
<<< English >>> | <<< Arabic >>>
• Original Death Certificate plus one notarized copy.
• Deceased's Lebanese ID Card, a recent Individual Civil Registry Record or Family Civil Registry Record.
• Two Self-Stamped return address envelopes. (USPS ONLY)
A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland in the amount of $50.00 to transfer corpse to Lebanon.
Note: Kindly, enclose the original passport of the deceased in order to cancel it and return it back to you.
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
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• Original and final Divorce Decree + notarized copy translated into Arabic, and legalized by the Secretary of State.
• Husband/Spouse Lebanese ID Card and a recent Family Civil Registry Record.
• Lebanese Marriage Certificate.
• Spouse Birth Certificate (if she is not Lebanese).
• Two Self-Stamped return address envelopes. (USPS ONLY)
• A cashier's check payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $63.00 + $2.00 per thousand of any amount mentioned in the judgement.
Note: Please provide two copies of each original document you send.
Note:
• Appoint a lawyer or a representative in Lebanon in order to finalize it with the Lebanese authorities.
• Include a copy of the aforementioned special power of attorney with your divorce application.
• Provide the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the name, address, and telephone number of your lawyer (or representative) in Lebanon, for them to get in touch with him or her.
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
<<< English >>> | <<< Arabic
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• Original Marriage Certificate plus two notarized copies.
• Husband / Spouse Lebanese ID Card and a recent Individual Civil Registry Record.
• Spouse’s Birth Certificate (If he/she is not Lebanese) with two notarized copies.
• Copies Husband and Spouse's Green Card or US Passport.
• A Self-Stamped return address envelope. (USPS ONLY)
• Fees have been waived!
Note: Please provide (2) two copies of each original document you send.
• A notarized packing list.
• An affidavit from the applicant testifying that he resided in the U.S.A. for more than three years and that he intends to leave to Lebanon for good, and that the items transferred are previously owned and used, notarized by notary public.
• A proof of three years residence in the USA (personal income tax return, bill of electricity, letter of employment,...etc) and a copy of a US Visa, green card or US passport.
• A Cashier's Check Only payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland, in the amount of $120.00.
• Lebanese ID or Passport.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope.
• Please fill out the application form completely.
<<< Arabic >>>
Note: Processing time for your document is 3 to 4 business days.
Certified copy of death certificate
Burial Transit Permit
Letter of non-contagious diseases issued by an authorized health institution
Letter of embalming
Letter of sealed casket
Original passport of deceased
Lebanese I.D. (تذكرة الهوية أو إخراج قيد) of deceased
No fee is required
Self-addressed stamped envelope
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Enclose the following:
* One passport sized photo.
* Valid original Passport.
* Copy of Lebanese I.D. (تذكرة الهوية أو إخراج قيد).
* For minors - a notarized letter from both parents is required allowing their dependents to travel to Lebanon.
* If one of the parents is of Lebanese origin, please include a copy of Marriage Certificate.
* A Certified, Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
* A cashier's check (no cash, checks, or money orders accepted) to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Enclose the following:
* Valid Passport.
* One passport sized photo.
* An address in Lebanon is required.
* A Certified, Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
* A cashier's check (no cash, checks, or money orders accepted) to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Enclose the following:
* A letter from the company in the U.S. and a letter or fax from the business contact in Lebanon stating the purpose of the trip.
* Valid Passport.
* One passport sized photo.
* Non U.S. citizens should include a copy of their Green Card or a valid U.S. business visa.
* A Certified, Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
* A cashier's check (no cash, checks, or money orders accepted) payable to The Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Cleveland.
• Please make sure you send the application to the correct Jurisdiction. Forms sent to the incorrect jurisdiction will not be accepted.
• Please fill out the above application form completely.
• Enclose the following:
* Valid Passport.
* A letter of recommendation explaining the nature of the mission.
• N.B. : This is a courtesy visa.
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440.503.5857
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