Maryland apostille for Sao Tome and Principe
Moving, marrying, studying or doing business in Sao Tome and Principe? Your Maryland documents will need an apostille. Because Sao Tome and Principe belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, that single certificate replaces embassy legalization.
What Sao Tome and Principe requires
Sao Tome and Principe has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since September 13, 2008, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official language of Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. 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 Sao Tome and Principe decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Sao Tome and Principe
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 Sao Tome and Principe
Price for Sao Tome and Principe
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Sao Tome and Principe apostille questions
Does Sao Tome and Principe accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Sao Tome and Principe.
Do I need a translation for Sao Tome and Principe?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Portuguese. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Sao Tome and Principe that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Sao Tome and Principe cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.