For use in Andorra, a Maryland document needs an apostille and nothing more: no embassy, no consulate. How you get it depends on who signed the document.
Andorra has applied the convention since December 31, 1996. Offices there that receive foreign documents, such as civil registries, courts, universities and consulates, check for the apostille rather than an embassy stamp.
The apostille only confirms the signature and seal on your document. Each office in Andorra still sets its own rules about how recent the document must be and whether it needs a translation into Catalan.
Vital records for Andorra
- Certified copySigned and sealed by a Maryland official
- Maryland Secretary of State16 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 · $5 per document
- Apostille attachedValid in every Hague Convention country
Notarized documents for Andorra
- Sign before a Maryland notaryThe notary's stamp names their county.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (notary’s county)Authenticates the notary · about $1 per document
- Maryland Secretary of State16 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 · $5 per document
- Apostille attachedValid in every Hague Convention country
Cost for Andorra
| Option | Per document |
|---|---|
| Vital record, you mail it yourself | $5 |
| Any Maryland document, we file it | $50 |
| Notarized, we handle the clerk too | $50 + $1 |
| Federal (FBI check) | $57 |
Andorra: common questions
Is a Maryland apostille accepted in Andorra?
For use in Andorra, a Maryland document needs an apostille and nothing more: no embassy, no consulate. How you get it depends on who signed the document.
Do I need a translation for Andorra?
Often. Official business in Andorra is conducted in Catalan. If your document is in English, the receiving office may ask for a certified translation into Catalan, usually made after the apostille is attached.
Can I apostille a birth certificate for Andorra myself?
Yes. A certified Maryland birth certificate goes straight to the Secretary of State with a $5 fee. Our free guide explains each step.
What if my document for Andorra is notarized?
Then the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the notary's county must authenticate it first. We handle both offices for you.