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