Maryland apostille for Hong Kong
Hong Kong accepts apostilles through China's membership in the Hague Apostille Convention. A Maryland apostille is all your document needs to be recognized in Hong Kong, with no embassy legalization.
What Hong Kong requires
The official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and 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 Hong Kong decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong
Price for Hong Kong
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Hong Kong apostille questions
Does Hong Kong accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Hong Kong.
Do I need a translation for Hong Kong?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Chinese. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Hong Kong that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Hong Kong cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.