Most Maryland paperwork bound for Trinidad and Tobago needs only an apostille. Here is how to get one, whether you do it yourself or have us handle it.
Trinidad and Tobago has applied the convention since July 14, 2000. 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 Trinidad and Tobago still sets its own rules about how recent the document must be and whether it needs a translation into English.
Vital records for Trinidad and Tobago
- 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 Trinidad and Tobago
- 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 Trinidad and Tobago
| 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 |
Trinidad and Tobago: common questions
Is a Maryland apostille accepted in Trinidad and Tobago?
Most Maryland paperwork bound for Trinidad and Tobago needs only an apostille. Here is how to get one, whether you do it yourself or have us handle it.
Do I need a translation for Trinidad and Tobago?
Often. Official business in Trinidad and Tobago is conducted in English. If your document is in English, the receiving office may ask for a certified translation into English, usually made after the apostille is attached.
Can I apostille a birth certificate for Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago is notarized?
Then the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the notary's county must authenticate it first. We handle both offices for you.