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Apostille in Maryland
Issued by Office of the Secretary of State of Maryland, Certification Desk.
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How to apply
| Ways to apply | By mailWalk-in |
|---|---|
| Office | Office of the Secretary of State of Maryland, Certification Desk |
| Walk-in address | 16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, MD 21401 (walk-in 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday; see source_notes about current availability) |
| Mailing address | Office of the Secretary of State, 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Payment accepted | U.S. check payable to the Secretary of State (mail), U.S. money order payable to the Secretary of State (mail), credit card (in person), debit card (in person) |
| Notarization or prior certification | Notarized documents must first be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned, then submitted to the Secretary of State. State- or county-issued documents need the issuing department's seal and authorized signature rather than notarization. Naturalization and immigration documents cannot be notarized. |
| Common documents | Birth and death certificates, Marriage and divorce records, Police records, Corporate good-standing certificates, Appointments and elected officials, Portions of the Annotated Code of Maryland, School records, transcripts, grades or diplomas (notarized, then certified by the circuit court clerk) |
| Fee details | Certifications/Apostilles are $5.00 each. |
| Processing time (official wording) | FedEx/UPS: about 3-4 day turnaround. USPS Priority Mail: maximum 3-4 day processing. Regular mail: 7 to 14 business days. Walk-in: same day (limit 10 documents per customer). |
| Phone | (410) 974-5521 |
Source
https://sos.maryland.gov/Certifications/Pages/default.aspx
Editor's note
CONFLICT: a banner on the page says 'WALK-INS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME' and that the office may move to appointments or mail-in only during construction, while the body text describes walk-in service 9 am-1 pm. An Outlook appointment booking link is provided. Confirm by phone before visiting. No online ordering or expedited processing; faster carriers (FedEx, UPS, Priority Mail) only. Email address is obfuscated on the page. Fax: (410) 974-5190. Mail requests must include a stamped self-addressed envelope or prepaid express label. Authority cited: State Government Article §7-106.