Maryland apostille for Tonga
Tonga 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 Tonga requires
Tonga has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since June 4, 1970, so its courts, ministries, universities and registries are used to receiving US documents with an apostille.
The official languages of Tonga are Tongan 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 Tonga decides whether the document itself meets its rules, for example how recently it was issued.
How we get your apostille for Tonga
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 Tonga
Price for Tonga
| Document type | Per document |
|---|---|
| Maryland certified copy (vital, court, SDAT) | $50 |
| Notarized in Maryland | $50 + court fee |
| Federal document (FBI, FDA) | $57 |
Tonga apostille questions
Does Tonga accept apostilles from Maryland?
Yes. Tonga 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 Tonga embassy?
No. The apostille replaces embassy or consular legalization for Tonga.
Do I need a translation for Tonga?
Often, yes, if the document is not in Tongan. Translations are usually done after the apostille. Check with the office in Tonga that will receive the document.
How much does a Maryland apostille for Tonga cost?
$50 per document, including the $5 Maryland state fee, plus return shipping. Notarized documents also need a Circuit Court certification, billed at cost.