Divorce Decree apostille in Maryland
Certified copies of Maryland judgments of absolute divorce.
Route: Certified copy from the Clerk of the Circuit Court that granted the divorce → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
You will need an apostilled divorce decree to remarry abroad, change your name on foreign records, or register the divorce in another country.
Request a certified copy of the Judgment of Absolute Divorce from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the case was decided. The clerk's certification is what the Secretary of State apostilles.
What to send us
- A certified copy from the Circuit 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 divorce decree?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
How much does it cost to apostille a divorce decree?
$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.