A divorce decree is the document specifying the final arrangements and conditions of a divorce. It is signed by a judge and gives legal notice of the divorce. The decree is also sometimes known as a divorce certificate or a divorce order. An apostille is a certificate that is used to authenticate documents for use in another country.

An apostille is a way to verify that a document is authenticate and can be used internationally. Maryland

1. Go to the office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis. Bring with you the document that requires an Apostille as well as any other required supporting documents.

2. Complete the Apostille Request Form available on the Secretary of State’s website.

3. Pay the Apostille fee of $5 per document. The Secretary of State’s office accepts cash,checks, and money orders made payable to the “State of Maryland.”

4. The Apostille will be ready for pick-up the next business day after it is requested. .

In order to get an apostille for a divorce decree in Maryland, one must first hire an attorney to file a complaint with the Court. Next, the attorney must file a request for an apostille with the Court. Finally, the attorney must submit the apostille to the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for authentication.

. If you are ever in need of an apostille service in Maryland, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 1-800-345-9701 or by email at info@apostilleservices.com. We are always happy to help ensure that your documents are processed smoothly and quickly.