Maryland Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi

A Marriage Certificate issued in Maryland must be apostilled by the Maryland Secretary of State before it can be used in Saudi. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Saudi under The Hague Apostille Convention.

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Processing Time - FedEx / UPS Requests: Approximately 1–2 business days - USPS Priority Mail Requests: Approximately 3–4 business days - Regular Mail Requests: Up to 1 week
Mailing Address (FedEx)16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, MD 21401, Annapolis, 21401
Phone Number(410) 974-5521

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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Maryland Marriage Certificate Apostille Process

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Maryland Division of Vital Records (Department of Health) or a Clerk of the Court in the county where the license was issued. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Deputy Clerk.

  • Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)

    This is Maryland's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Maryland Notary Public before you send it to the Secretary of State. The notary must affix their seal and complete their notarial certificate. Rejection Cause: Sending the document without this notarization. The state apostilles the notary's signature, not the vital records official's signature directly.

  • Complete Request Form

    You must include a completed "Authentication/Apostille Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the Maryland Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.

  • Correct Payment

    Include a $5.00 per apostille fee, plus a $1.00 processing fee per document (total $6.00 per document). Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Maryland Secretary of State."

  • Pre-Paid Return Shipping

    You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Using a trackable service like USPS Priority Mail is highly recommended.