State guide

Federal Apostille Services in Maine

How Maine residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Maine state documents handled by the Maine Secretary of State.

Quick answer

There’s no federal apostille counter in Maine — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Maine residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Maine state documents go to the Maine Secretary of State in Augusta.

State apostille office: Maine Secretary of State
Located in: Augusta
Federal court districts: 1
Our office: By mail via Washington, D.C.

Federal or Maine document?

Document	Apostille from
FBI background check	U.S. Department of State
Maine state police check	Maine Secretary of State
Naturalization / citizenship certificate	U.S. Department of State
Maine birth, death or marriage certificate	Maine Secretary of State
Document notarized in Maine	Maine Secretary of State
Federal court record	U.S. Department of State
Maine state court record	Maine Secretary of State

Federal courts in Maine

U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

How we serve Maine

We serve Maine by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta and every other part of Maine.

Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.

Documents for Maine residents

Pick your document for the exact route from Maine:

ATF LicenseFederal route CDC DocumentsFederal route Certificate of CitizenshipFederal route Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Federal routeDD-214 Military RecordsFederal route DEA RegistrationFederal route EPA CertificateFederal route FAA Aircraft RegistrationFederal route FAA Airman CertificateFederal route FBI Background CheckFederal route FCC LicenseFederal route FD-258 Fingerprint CardFederal route FDA Certificate of Free SaleFederal route FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical ProductFederal route FDA Certificate to Foreign GovernmentFederal route Federal Corporate DocumentsFederal route Federal Court DocumentsFederal route Federal Employment RecordsFederal route Federal Marriage RecordFederal route Form I-94Federal route Green Card CopyState route IRS Form 6166Federal route IRS Tax TranscriptFederal route NARA RecordsFederal route Naturalization CertificateFederal route Non-Existence of RecordFederal route OPM Annuity & Pension LetterFederal route Power of AttorneyState route SEC DocumentsFederal route Social Security LetterFederal route U.S. Passport CopyState route USCIS RecordsFederal route USDA Animal Health Export CertificateFederal route USDA Export CertificateFederal route USDA PhytosanitaryFederal route USPTO PatentFederal route USPTO TrademarkFederal route VA Benefit LetterFederal route

Maine — FAQ

Is there a federal apostille office in Maine?

No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Maine Secretary of State handles only Maine state documents.

Who issues apostilles for Maine state documents?

The Maine Secretary of State in Augusta.

Which federal courts are in Maine?

U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.

Do I need to visit an office in Maine?

No. We work with Maine clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.

How much does a federal apostille cost?

$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.

Ready to start?

Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.

Start an Order Call (855) 505-5515