Authentication

FULL LEGALIZATION PROCESS

The authentication process requires the following procedure:

1. Notarized document(s).
2. County Office Certification.
3. Maryland State Certification.
4. US Department of State Certification – Fill out the DS-4194 form.
5. Country Embassy Authentication.

Fee:

• County fee: $1 per seal – cash only.
• Maryland State fee: $2 per seal – credit card.
• US State Department fee: $20 per document – money order (mail) & prepaid return envelope, money order/cash (in-person).
• Embassy fee: vary according to the embassy and type of document. Please contact the Visa/Passport Office for more information.

Surcharge

• $65 – For GC/ADRA/ARM employees.
• $85  – For external personnel.

Non-member Country List

APOSTILLE

Apostille process requires the following procedure:

1. Notarized document(s).
2. County Office Certification.
3. Maryland State Certification.

Fee:

• County fee: $1 per seal – cash only.
• Maryland state fee: $2 per seal – credit card.
• Contact the Visa office for detail information.

Surcharge

• $65 – For GC/ADRA/ARM employees.
• $85  – For external personnel.

Member of Hague Apostille Country List