Maine Apostille Services

We review your Maine documents, file them with the Maine Secretary of State, and send them back to you by tracked shipping. Order online from anywhere in the U.S. No office visit needed.

From $355 per document · Maine state fee included

Book Maine apostille Call or text (914) 639-6280

Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company, not a government agency. The apostille is issued by the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions.

Issuing office: Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & CommissionsOfficial page
Government fee: $10 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Authentication
The state accepts requests by: mail and courier delivery
Published processing time: 10-15 business days for apostilles and authentications.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Maine can apostille

Notarized documents
Vital records (birth, marriage, divorce, death) issued by municipal, court and state officials
Documents signed by Maine officials whose qualification is on file (e.g., notaries, Dedimus Justices, appointed officials)

The issuing state is what matters, not where you live now. A document issued or notarized in another state goes to that state's office, and documents from federal agencies go to the U.S. Department of State through our federal apostille service.

Maine requirements to check before you book

Notarized documents must include a notarial statement (jurat or acknowledgment) on or attached to the document; a missing statement is the most common rejection reason.Source
Vital records ordered from Maine DHHS by mail can be forwarded by DHHS to the Secretary of State; for VitalChek orders, contact Maine Vital Records to request forwarding.Source
Send the completed request form with the documents and the fee.Source

Good to know

The office relies on each official's qualification document (Oath of Office) on file.
Requests with more than 5 documents require an appointment made by phone.
A shipping label is required for documents mailed outside the U.S.; the requester handles any U.S. Customs forms.

About our Maine apostille service

Maine apostille and authentication prepares Maine-issued documents for foreign consulates and government offices. Requests often include birth and marriage certificates, maritime and fishing business licenses, university transcripts, and notarized powers of attorney for property abroad. Trilogy Notary Services LLC files with the Maine Secretary of State and returns your documents by tracked nationwide mail-in processing. Pick an appointment time online.

How it works

Book onlineChoose the option that matches your document and destination, then tell us the document type, the country where it will be used, and your deadline.
We review your document firstBefore anything is filed, we check it against the Maine requirements on this page. If a step is missing, such as a notarization or a certified copy, we tell you what's needed before we file.
Send your original or meet a notaryWe send mailing instructions after you book. If your document still needs to be signed and notarized, one of our mobile notaries can meet you, or you can use remote online notarization where it's accepted.
We file and track itWe submit your request to the Maine Secretary of State with the government fee and follow it until the office releases it.
We ship it backYour documents come back by tracked shipping. If your destination also needs embassy legalization or a certified translation, we can handle that next.

Pricing

$355 per document.

Prices include the Maine state fee, courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies, and any deposit is shown before you pay. If you have more than one document, tell us the count when you book and we'll confirm your total.

Government processing times are set by the issuing office and change during the year. We don't promise a delivery date that depends on a government office, and we'll tell you the current timing when we review your order.

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Common questions

How much does a Maine apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Maine apostille service starts at $355 per document. That price includes the Maine government fee of $10 per document, plus courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax, if it applies, and any deposit are shown at checkout before you pay.

Who issues apostilles in Maine?

The Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions. Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company: we prepare and submit your request and track it, but the apostille itself is issued by the state office.

What does Maine require before it will apostille a document?

Notarized documents must include a notarial statement (jurat or acknowledgment) on or attached to the document; a missing statement is the most common rejection reason. Vital records ordered from Maine DHHS by mail can be forwarded by DHHS to the Secretary of State; for VitalChek orders, contact Maine Vital Records to request forwarding. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Maine apostille an FBI background check or another federal document?

No. Documents issued and signed by a federal agency, such as an FBI background check, are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not by the Maine Secretary of State. We handle those through our federal apostille service.

What if my destination country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention?

For non-Hague countries, Maine issues this instead of a standard apostille: Authentication. Many non-Hague countries then require embassy or consulate legalization, which we handle through our embassy legalization service. Tell us the destination country when you book.

How long does a Maine apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: 10-15 business days for apostilles and authentications. Add time for document preparation and shipping both ways. Government processing times change and are outside our control, so we don't promise a delivery date.

Working with Trilogy

Nationwide, by appointmentBased in Westchester County, NY, we serve clients in all 50 states and U.S. territories through a network of commissioned, insured notaries. We don't have a walk-in office.

Ask before you payNot sure your document qualifies? Call or text (914) 639-6280 or email [email protected]. We're available Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM ET.

Privacy and termsQuestions about how we handle your documents and personal information? See our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

Related services

Federal apostillePassports, naturalization records, IRS, SSA, VA, DD-214 and other federal documents.FBI background check apostilleIdentity History Summary for visas, jobs, and residency abroad.Embassy legalizationFor countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.Certified translationWhen the receiving country needs your document in another language.

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Sources

The Maine requirements, fees, and processing times on this page come from these official sources, checked on October 29, 2026. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements when we review your order. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].