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CDC Documents Apostille in Maine

How Maine residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Maine Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.

Quick answer

Most cdc documents holders in Maine actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the Maine Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

Authenticated by
Depends on the issuer
Maine apostille office
Maine Secretary of State, Augusta
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (by mail)
Price
$299 per document, government fees included

Maine immunization records are state documents

Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Maine’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Maine Secretary of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.

About the CDC Documents

How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.

Most vaccination records aren't federal. Cards from a clinic, pharmacy or state immunization registry are state documents, even when they mention the CDC — they route through the state, not the Department of State.

What the Maine Secretary of State can do

The Maine Secretary of State in Augusta issues apostilles for documents signed by Maine officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Maine registrars, Maine state-court records, and documents notarized by Maine notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.

State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.

Getting it done from 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.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Serving Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta and everywhere else in Maine.

CDC Documents in Maine — FAQ

Can the Maine Secretary of State apostille my CDC Documents?

Only if it's a Maine-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the Maine Secretary of State; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.

Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Maine?

No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Maine clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Maine?

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.

Related: CDC Documents — full guide · All documents in Maine · Federal vs. state apostille

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