Maryland Background Check apostille in Maryland
Maryland criminal background checks for visas, jobs and residency abroad.
Route: Certified copy from the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
Some countries accept a state-level criminal record check, while others insist on the FBI check. Ask the receiving office which one it wants before you order.
A Maryland background check needs to be signed by the issuing official or notarized before it can be apostilled. Send us the original and we will confirm it qualifies.
What to send us
- The original Maryland background check
- 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 maryland background check?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
How much does it cost to apostille a maryland background check?
$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.