Maryland cannot apostille an original diploma directly. The registrar certifies a copy before a notary, the county clerk authenticates the notary, and the Secretary of State issues the apostille.
The route
- 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
Tips before you send it
- Ask the registrar's office for a notarized diploma copy for apostille. Most Maryland universities offer this.
- The notary must be commissioned in Maryland. A school's out-of-state office cannot be used for a Maryland apostille.
Questions
Does a Maryland diploma need a notary for the apostille?
Yes. It must be signed before a Maryland notary, then authenticated by the county clerk.
What does it cost to apostille a diploma?
$50 per document through us, plus the $1 clerk fee.
Diploma apostille by country
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