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Iranian Documents Explained
Understand the Iranian documents you may need — what they are, why they matter, and how to get help from the United States.
Iranian Passport
The only document Iran recognizes for entry and exit — and what to do when yours needs attention.
Learn More →Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasnameh)
Iran's living civil identity record — more than a birth certificate, and essential to keep current.
Learn More →Iranian Power of Attorney (Vekalatnameh)
How to authorize someone in Iran to act on your behalf — and why a general POA is the wrong move.
Learn More →Iranian Military Card
Required for Iranian men before passport renewal, property transactions, and more — what you need to know.
Learn More →Iranian Marriage Certificate
A marriage outside Iran is not automatically recognized — here's how to register it in Iranian civil records.
Learn More →Iranian Death Certificate
What families need to do when an Iranian national passes away in the United States.
Learn More →Iranian National ID Card (Kart Melli)
The mandatory ID card for all Iranian citizens — and one of the most important documents to keep current.
Learn More →Important Notice — Iranian Citizen Services is an independent document consulting firm. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. We do not offer U.S. immigration advice or assistance with U.S. government documents. Our expertise is exclusively in Iranian consular document preparation and support for Iranians abroad. For U.S. legal matters, please consult a licensed U.S. attorney. Full Disclaimer
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