Baltimore, MD
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Baltimore, MD
How Baltimore residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in Baltimore actually have a Maryland state record, which goes to the Maryland Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- The independent City of Baltimore
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- State apostille office
- Maryland Secretary of State, Annapolis
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Married in Maryland? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a Maryland county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
Send us a photo before ordering and we’ll tell you which route yours takes.
Baltimore: the local details
Baltimore is in the independent City of Baltimore, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Maryland state documents are apostilled by the Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
Getting it done from Baltimore
We don’t have an office in Baltimore — and you don’t need one. Baltimore clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Federal Marriage Record in Baltimore — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Baltimore for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Baltimore?
No. Baltimore clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Baltimore?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Baltimore?
Baltimore is in the independent City of Baltimore, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Related: All documents in Baltimore · Federal Marriage Record in Maryland · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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