Maryland apostille for Malawi
Malawi accepts US documents that carry an apostille. For anything issued or notarized in Maryland, that apostille comes from the Secretary of State in Annapolis, and we can get it for you in a day.
What Malawi requires
Malawi has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since December 2, 1967, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official languages of Malawi are English and Chichewa. 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 Malawi decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Malawi
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 Malawi
Price for Malawi
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Malawi apostille questions
Does Malawi accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Malawi 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 Malawi embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Malawi.
Do I need a translation for Malawi?
Often, yes, if the document is not in English. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Malawi that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Malawi cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.