Death Certificate apostille in Maryland
Apostilled death certificates for estates, pensions and property abroad.
Route: Certified copy from the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
Settling an estate, closing a foreign bank account or claiming a pension in another country usually requires an apostilled death certificate.
Send us a certified copy issued by Maryland Vital Records. We can apostille several copies at once if you are dealing with offices in more than one country.
What to send us
- A certified copy issued by Maryland Vital Records
- The country or countries 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 death certificate?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
How much does it cost to apostille a death certificate?
$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.