Maryland
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Maryland
How Maryland residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Maryland Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Maryland, its apostille comes from the Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Maryland Secretary of State
- Maryland apostille office
- Maryland Secretary of State, Annapolis
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
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Notarized in Maryland: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Maryland, the apostille is issued by the Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis.
- Hague Convention destination: the Maryland apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Maryland-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Maryland Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its Maryland authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
What the Maryland Secretary of State can do
The Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis issues apostilles for documents signed by Maryland officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Maryland registrars, Maryland state-court records, and documents notarized by Maryland 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 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.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Annapolis and everywhere else in Maryland.
U.S. Passport Copy in Maryland — FAQ
Can the Maryland Secretary of State apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Maryland — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Maryland?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Maryland clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Maryland?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Related: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Maryland · Federal vs. state apostille
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