The apostille certificate authenticates the origin of a public document, such as a birth certificate or power of attorney, so that it becomes valid for use in another country. The apostille process is used in over 120 countries to make cross-border document verifications easier. You are likely to struggle with getting your documents recognized abroad without an apostille stamp or certificate.

Submitting your documents for an apostille is necessary whether you are conducting business abroad, studying overseas, or handling legal matters in a foreign jurisdiction. Globeia’s apostille service saves you time and provides a hassle-free document authentication process. Get started by filling out the form below.

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Do I Need To Apostille My Documents For Dual Citizenship

The Globeia team understands that you are on a tight timeline for your dual citizenship application. We will be honored to help you get all of your important documents apostilled so that you can submit them on time to your new home country’s citizenship department.

Submitting your documents without an apostille is never recommended as the foreign government will not be able to verify if they are genuine. Birth certificates, criminal background checks, and marriage certificates are some examples of the documents that you might need to get apostilled. Use Globeia’s online application system to easily track your apostille application in Maryland and any other U.S. state.

Maryland Educational Documents Apostille Service

Globeia can help you get your Maryland educational records, such as transcripts, grades, or diplomas apostilled effortlessly from the Secretary of State. But first, you have to contact your school or college to get signed copies of your documents. In case notarization is required, you will have to take your documents to a registered notary public in Maryland and get them certified with their stamp. After this, your document will be ready for the final apostille.

Globeia’s Reliable Apostille Services in Maryland

We provide expedited Maryland apostille services for applicants from anywhere around the world. Our team is committed to streamlining your apostille application so that you do not face delays in the form of rejection or requests for clarification. We offer our apostille services in all 50 U.S. states including Maryland, Nevada, and Washington. You can start your application right now with the simple form below. We will get back to you with further instructions.

FAQs

In what way can I evaluate whether I require complete legalization or an apostille?

Consider the country and type of document. Apostilles are typically sufficient for Hague Convention countries, whereas non-member countries require complete legality.

What must I do to have my school records certified?

To certify school records in Maryland: Get documents from your school,Have them notarized,Get them certified by the circuit court,Submit to the Secretary of State for authentication.

What are the steps for authenticating Maryland state/county issued documents?

Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy and send it to the Maryland Secretary of State for apostille or complete legalization. If necessary, additional authentication is carried out at the US Department of State and the foreign country's consulate office.

Maryland Apostille Issuing Authority

The Office of the Secretary of State in Maryland holds the authority to issue apostilles. You can visit their location at 16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, MD 21401, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. Mail-in applications are also accepted. An apostille from the SOS office validates public documents for international use.