A power of attorney is a notarized document, so it must go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the notary's county before the Secretary of State will add 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
- Check the notary's stamp for the county of commission. That county's clerk is the one that authenticates it.
- The notarial certificate must be complete: date, county, signer's name, notary signature, stamp and commission expiration.
- Do not unstaple the pages after notarization.
Questions
Does a Maryland power of attorney 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 power of attorney?
$50 per document through us, plus the $1 clerk fee.
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