Maryland apostille for Bulgaria
Need a Maryland document accepted in Bulgaria? Bulgaria is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so one apostille from the Maryland Secretary of State is all it needs. No embassy visit, no consular legalization.
What Bulgaria requires
Bulgaria has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since April 29, 2001, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian. 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 Bulgaria decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Bulgaria
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 Bulgaria
Price for Bulgaria
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Bulgaria apostille questions
Does Bulgaria accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Bulgaria is a member of 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 Bulgaria embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Bulgaria.
Do I need a translation for Bulgaria?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Bulgarian. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Bulgaria that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Bulgaria cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.