A parent's consent letter for a child traveling abroad is notarized, then authenticated by the county clerk, then apostilled.
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
- Include both parents' details, the travel dates and the adult traveling with the child.
- Start early. The clerk step and the Secretary of State step each take time.
Questions
Does a Maryland travel consent letter for a minor 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 travel consent letter for a minor?
$50 per document through us, plus the $1 clerk fee.
Travel Consent Letter for a Minor apostille by country
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