An apostille is accepted only when it matches the destination country's rules. These are the countries our Maryland clients send documents to most — pick yours for the documents, steps and timelines that apply.
Israel
Maryland documents headed to Israel need a Maryland Secretary of State apostille, because Israel has belonged to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1978. We coordinate the notarization, any clerk step, the apostille, Hebrew translation when required, and tracked shipping.
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Russia
Russia has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 1992, so Maryland documents for Russia take an apostille rather than embassy legalization. We coordinate notarization, the apostille, certified Russian translation in the accepted format, and delivery planning.
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Mexico
Mexico joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 1995, so Maryland documents for Mexico receive an apostille instead of embassy legalization. We coordinate notarization, the Maryland apostille, certified Spanish translation when needed, and tracked delivery.
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Italy
Italy has belonged to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1978 and accepts Maryland apostilles. Citizenship by descent packages usually pair apostilled vital records with certified Italian translation, and we coordinate the entire chain.
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Germany
The Hague Apostille Convention has been in force for Germany since 1966, so Maryland documents take a Maryland apostille. German authorities may also require a certified German translation, and we coordinate notarization, apostille and translator selection.
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Spain
Spain has belonged to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1978, so Maryland documents for Spain take a Maryland apostille rather than embassy legalization. A Spanish sworn translation may also be required, and we coordinate both parts.
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