Maryland Power of Attorney Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Power of Attorney 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.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| ApostillePrice | 5 |
| 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 Power of Attorney Apostille Process
Rules for Power of Attorney
Maryland POA Execution Requirements
The POA must be signed by the principal, witnessed by two adults, and notarized by a Maryland notary (original signatures required).
Notary Requirements
The notary must include a proper notarial certificate, seal, and commission info (county + expiration); e-notarization is allowed but often not accepted abroad.
Circuit Court Certification
After notarization, the POA must be certified by the Circuit Court Clerk in the same county where the notary is commissioned.
Verification of Older Clerk Certifications
If a certification is issued by a previous clerk, the SOS may require verification at 410-974-5521.
Maryland Secretary of State Authentication
After Circuit Court certification, the MD Secretary of State will issue either an apostille (Hague) or a certification (non-Hague).
Federal Authentication for Non-Hague Countries
For non-Hague countries, the MD certification must be sent to the U.S. Department of State before embassy legalization.
Processing Times
FedEx/UPS takes 1–2 days, USPS Priority 3–4 days, regular mail up to 1 week; walk-ins allowed until 1 PM with a 15-document limit.
Acceptance Limitations
The Maryland SOS cannot guarantee foreign acceptance, as embassies may require translations, consular stamps, or extra authorization letters.
