Notarized Documents apostille in Maryland
Affidavits, consent letters, declarations and any document notarized in Maryland.
Route: Notarized by a Maryland notary public → Clerk of the Circuit Court certification → Maryland Secretary of State apostille → shipped to you
Affidavits of single status, travel consent letters for minors, sworn declarations and copy certifications are all apostilled the same way.
Maryland requires one extra step for notarized documents: the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned certifies the notary's signature first. Only then will the Secretary of State issue the apostille. Many people send documents straight to Annapolis and get them back rejected. We take care of the court step for you.
Documents notarized in another state must be apostilled by that state, not Maryland.
What to send us
- The document with a complete Maryland notarial certificate
- 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 original
Mail or drop off your certified copy or notarized document.
Court and state filing
Notarized documents go to the Circuit Court clerk first, then the Secretary of State issues the apostille.
Shipped back to you
Your apostilled document is shipped with tracking, anywhere in the world.
Questions
Who issues the apostille for a notarized documents?
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis. The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary first.
How much does it cost to apostille a notarized documents?
$50 per document including the government fee, plus the Circuit Court fee at cost, 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.