Maryland Apostille Services

We review your Maryland documents, file them with the Maryland Office of the 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 $350 per document · Maryland state fee included

Book Maryland 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 Maryland Office of the Secretary of State, Certification Desk.

Issuing office: Maryland Office of the Secretary of State, Certification DeskOfficial page
Government fee: $5 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Standard certification
The state accepts requests by: mail and in-person by appointment
Published processing time: FedEx/UPS: around 3-4 day turnaround. USPS Priority: max 3-4 days. Regular mail: 7 to 14 business days.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Maryland can apostille

Notarized documents certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Birth and death certificates
Marriage and divorce records
Police records
Corporate good standing certificates
School records (notarized and clerk-certified)
State or county documents bearing the issuing department's seal and authorized signature

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.

Maryland requirements to check before you book

Notarized documents must first be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court where the notary is commissioned.Source
State or county documents must bear the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department.Source
School records: a notary opens the school's sealed envelope and notarizes the record, then the Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary.Source
Mail requests need payment, a note naming the destination country, and a stamped self-addressed envelope or prepaid FedEx/UPS.Source

Good to know

Federal documents (FBI checks, USCIS documents, born-abroad birth certificates) go directly to the U.S. Department of State.
Non-Hague countries: Maryland standard certification, then authentication by the U.S. Department of State before the embassy.
Naturalization and immigration documents cannot be notarized, whether originals or copies.
If a document is certified by a Circuit Court clerk other than the current clerk, call the office first.

About our Maryland apostille service

Maryland apostille and authentication covers Maryland-issued documents needed overseas. Common uses include birth certificates for dual citizenship, marriage certificates for a foreign spouse visa, contractor and corporate records, and diplomas for international employment. Trilogy Notary Services LLC prepares, submits, and manages the Maryland Secretary of State apostille process, delivering finished documents through nationwide mail-in service.

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 Maryland 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 Maryland Office of the 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

$350 per document.

Prices include the Maryland 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 Maryland apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Maryland apostille service starts at $350 per document. That price includes the Maryland government fee of $5 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 Maryland?

The Maryland Office of the Secretary of State, Certification Desk. 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 Maryland require before it will apostille a document?

Notarized documents must first be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court where the notary is commissioned. State or county documents must bear the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Maryland 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 Maryland Office of the 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, Maryland issues this instead of a standard apostille: Standard certification. 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 Maryland apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: FedEx/UPS: around 3-4 day turnaround. USPS Priority: max 3-4 days. Regular mail: 7 to 14 business days. 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 Maryland 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].