Marriage Certificate apostille in Maryland
Certified marriage records from a Maryland Circuit Court clerk or Vital Records.
Route: Certified copy from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued, or Maryland Vital Records → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
Spouse visas, name changes, residence applications and the registration of a marriage abroad all start with an apostilled marriage certificate.
In Maryland, marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county. Ask that clerk's office for a certified copy, or order one from Maryland Vital Records. Either version can be apostilled.
If the receiving office asks for a long-form record or one issued within a set number of months, request that version before you order the apostille.
What to send us
- A certified copy from the Circuit Court clerk or Vital Records
- 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 marriage certificate?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
How much does it cost to apostille a marriage 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.