Apostille Services in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. It is an independent city, separate from Baltimore County. Johns Hopkins University and the port drive international document needs.

Where to Get Documents in Baltimore

Baltimore City is independent from Baltimore County — a common source of confusion. Vital records come from Maryland DVR.

Apostille Processing for Baltimore Residents

Baltimore residents who need documents apostilled for international use should know that apostille processing is handled at the state level, not the city or county level. All Baltimore documents must be submitted to the Maryland Secretary of State for apostille certification. You do not need to be a current Baltimore resident — the apostille is based on where the document was issued. We handle the complete process remotely, so Baltimore residents never need to travel to the state capital.

Common Documents Apostilled from Baltimore

The most frequently apostilled documents from Baltimore include: Birth certificates from Maryland DVR, Marriage certificates, Court orders, Johns Hopkins credentials, Maritime documents. Each of these documents has specific certification requirements that must be met before the Maryland Secretary of State will accept them for apostille processing. Our free document review ensures your Baltimore documents are properly prepared.