Maryland apostille for British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands accepts apostilles through the United Kingdom's membership in the Hague Apostille Convention. A Maryland apostille is all your document needs to be recognized in British Virgin Islands, with no embassy legalization.
What British Virgin Islands requires
The official language of British Virgin Islands is English. If your document is in English, the office that receives it may ask for a certified translation. Translations are usually done after the apostille is attached, and some offices want the apostille translated too. Ask the receiving office what it requires.
The apostille confirms that the signature and seal on your document are genuine. It does not change what the document says, and the office in British Virgin Islands decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for British Virgin Islands
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.
Documents we apostille for British Virgin Islands
Price for British Virgin Islands
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
British Virgin Islands apostille questions
Does British Virgin Islands accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. British Virgin Islands is covered by the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille issued by the Maryland Secretary of State is recognized there.
Do I need to take my documents to the British Virgin Islands embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for British Virgin Islands.
Do I need a translation for British Virgin Islands?
Often, yes, if the document is not in English. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in British Virgin Islands that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for British Virgin Islands cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.