Maryland apostille for Panama
Need a Maryland document accepted in Panama? Panama 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 Panama requires
Panama has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since August 4, 1991, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official language of Panama is Spanish. 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 Panama decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Panama
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 Panama
Price for Panama
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Panama apostille questions
Does Panama accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Panama 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 Panama embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Panama.
Do I need a translation for Panama?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Spanish. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Panama that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Panama cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.