Maryland apostilles, filed in Annapolis the day we receive them.
We take your Maryland documents to the Circuit Court and the Secretary of State, get the apostille attached, and ship them back to you anywhere in the world. Accepted in 140 countries and territories without embassy legalization.
- 1.Country: United States of America
- This public document
- 2.has been signed by Jane Q. Example
- 3.acting in the capacity of Clerk of the Circuit Court
- 4.bears the seal/stamp of Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
- Certified
- 5.at Annapolis, Maryland
- 6.the 3 October 2026
- 7.by Secretary of State of Maryland
- 8.No. 2026-00000
Seal /
stamp
One price per document, stated up front
Government fees are passed through at cost. You see the full total before you pay.
Vital records, court records and SDAT documents. Filed the day we receive them.
About this serviceDiplomas, powers of attorney, affidavits. Includes the Circuit Court certification trip.
About this stepFBI background checks, FDA and other federal agency documents.
About this serviceFrom your mailbox to the Secretary of State and back
Order online
Fill in the order form. We confirm the price and send mailing instructions.
Send the original
Mail or drop off your certified copy or notarized document.
Court and state filing
Notarized documents go to the Circuit Court clerk first, then the Secretary of State issues the apostille.
Shipped back to you
Your apostilled document is shipped with tracking, anywhere in the world.
Apostilles for every Hague Convention country
If the country where you will use your document is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, a Maryland apostille is all it needs. These are the countries our customers ask about most.
Documents we apostille
Each document type follows a slightly different route. Pick yours to see exactly what to send.
Birth Certificate
Certified Maryland birth certificates for citizenship, residency and marriage abroad.
Apostille a birth certificateMarriage Certificate
Certified marriage records from a Maryland Circuit Court clerk or Vital Records.
Apostille a marriage certificateDeath Certificate
Apostilled death certificates for estates, pensions and property abroad.
Apostille a death certificateDivorce Decree
Certified copies of Maryland judgments of absolute divorce.
Apostille a divorce decreeCourt Documents
Judgments, adoption orders, name changes and other Maryland court records.
Apostille a court documentsDiploma
University, college and high school diplomas from Maryland schools.
Apostille a diplomaTranscript
Academic transcripts from Maryland universities, colleges and high schools.
Apostille a transcriptPower of Attorney
Notarized powers of attorney for property, banking and legal matters abroad.
Apostille a power of attorneyNotarized Documents
Affidavits, consent letters, declarations and any document notarized in Maryland.
Apostille a notarized documentsNotarized in Maryland? It must go to the Circuit Court first.
Maryland is one of the few states where the Secretary of State will not apostille a notarized document directly. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned must first certify the notary's signature.
Documents mailed straight to Annapolis without that step are returned, which costs people weeks. We check every document when it arrives, take it to the right Circuit Court, and then file it with the Secretary of State.
Frequently asked questions
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate attached to a public document so it is recognized in other countries that belong to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms that the signature and seal on the document are genuine. Once a document has an apostille, those countries accept it without embassy legalization.
Who issues apostilles for Maryland documents?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis issues apostilles for documents signed by Maryland officials and notaries. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks, are apostilled by the US Department of State instead.
Why does my notarized document need a Circuit Court certification?
Maryland requires the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned to certify the notary's signature before the Secretary of State will issue the apostille. We handle this step for you.
Can you apostille a document from another state?
No. Each state apostilles only documents issued or notarized in that state. If your document comes from Virginia, Pennsylvania or another state, that state's Secretary of State must issue the apostille.
How long does a Maryland apostille take?
We file at the Secretary of State on the same business day we receive your documents, as long as they arrive by 10:00 a.m. and do not need the Circuit Court step. Documents that need court certification usually take one extra business day. Shipping time is added on top.
Do I need to send the original document?
Yes. The apostille is physically attached to the original certified copy or notarized document. Photocopies cannot be apostilled.