Court Documents apostille in Maryland
Judgments, adoption orders, name changes and other Maryland court records.
Route: Certified copy from the Clerk of the Circuit Court or District Court that holds the record → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
Adoption decrees, name change orders, custody orders and civil judgments are often needed abroad with an apostille.
The document must be a certified copy from the clerk of the court that issued it. We review your copy before filing so it is not rejected for a missing certification.
What to send us
- A certified copy from the court clerk
- The country where it will be used
- A completed order form
How it works
Order online
Fill in the order form. We confirm the price and send mailing instructions.
Send the certified copy
Mail or drop off the certified copy issued by the Maryland office.
Same-day filing in Annapolis
Documents received by 10:00 a.m. are filed at the Secretary of State that day.
Shipped back to you
Your apostilled document is shipped with tracking, anywhere in the world.
Questions
Who issues the apostille for a court documents?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
How much does it cost to apostille a court documents?
$50 per document including the government fee, plus return shipping.
Do I need to send the original document?
Yes. The apostille is physically attached to the original certified copy or notarized document. Photocopies cannot be apostilled.
Does the apostille translate my document?
No. The apostille only certifies the signature and seal. Many countries require a certified translation of the document, and sometimes of the apostille, done in the destination country. Check with the office that will receive it.