State guide

Federal Apostille Services in Maryland

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

Quick answer

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

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

Federal or Maryland document?

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

Federal courts in Maryland

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

City guides: Baltimore

How we serve Maryland

We serve Maryland 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 Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Annapolis and every other part of Maryland.

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 Maryland residents

Pick your document for the exact route from Maryland:

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

Maryland — FAQ

Is there a federal apostille office in Maryland?

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

Who issues apostilles for Maryland state documents?

The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.

Which federal courts are in Maryland?

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

Do I need to visit an office in Maryland?

No. We work with Maryland 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