Maryland apostille for Thailand
Thailand has joined the Hague Apostille Convention, and the convention takes effect there on February 28, 2027. Until then, documents for Thailand still need embassy legalization. After that date, a Maryland apostille is enough.
What Thailand requires
The official language of Thailand is Thai. 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 Thailand decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Thailand
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 Thailand
Price for Thailand
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Thailand apostille questions
Does Thailand accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes, once the convention takes effect in Thailand on February 28, 2027. Until then, documents need embassy legalization.
Do I need to take my documents to the Thailand embassy?
For now, yes. From February 28, 2027, the apostille replaces embassy legalization.
Do I need a translation for Thailand?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Thai. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Thailand that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Thailand cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.