Maine apostille services.
Get Maine documents apostilled for use abroad — birth certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, and corporate records — with each routed to the right authority: the Maine Secretary of State for state records, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones like FBI background checks. In person at our two San Diego offices, or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Maine.
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Apostille in Maine, handled end to end.
An apostille authenticates the seal and signature on a Maine document so it's accepted abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention. In Maine, apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State's Division of Corporations, Elections & Commissions in Augusta.
Maine processes its apostilles by mail on a 10-to-15-business-day timeline, so getting the document right the first time matters — and vital records give you options: a certified birth or death copy from either the state Office of Vital Records or the town clerk where the event happened is accepted, as long as it's a genuine certified copy. When the state issues one, it can even forward it straight to the Secretary of State, saving a round trip. Planning that timing is what keeps a deadline safe.
We prepare, submit, and track your Maine apostille from start to finish — obtaining the certified copy and routing it the fastest way — in person at our two San Diego offices, or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Maine.
One partner for every Maine document
State or federal, we route each document to the right authority the first time — and handle the county certification, notarization, or translation it needs along the way.
Maine requirements
What Maine documents need first.
Every document type has its own rule in Maine. Getting it right the first time is what avoids a rejection and a second wait.
Vital records — town clerk or state, but certified
Maine accepts a certified birth or death copy from either the state Office of Vital Records or the town or city clerk where the event was recorded — as long as it's a true certified copy with the official's signature, not a plain photocopy. When Maine's vital-records office issues the copy, it can forward it directly to the Secretary of State for the apostille. We obtain the correct copy and route it for you.
Notarized documents go straight to the state
Maine notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State, so a notarized power of attorney or affidavit goes directly to Augusta with no county step. The document simply needs a proper notarial statement describing what the notary witnessed. We notarize your document correctly for you.
Corporate records — the Certificate of Existence
Maine's proof of good standing is the Certificate of Existence, issued by the Secretary of State's Division of Corporations. Because it's state-issued, it apostilles directly with no notary step. We obtain it and apostille it in the same order.
Documents we apostille in Maine
From vital records to corporate filings — routed to the correct authority. Don't see yours? We almost certainly handle it.
Related: Certified translation · Certificate of Good Standing · Mobile notary · FBI apostille
From anywhere in Maine to done.
Walk in at either San Diego office, or use our secure mail-in service from anywhere in Maine.
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Tell us your Maine document
Share the document and its destination country. We confirm whether it needs the Maine Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State, and give you a flat price.
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Send it or let us obtain it
Mail your Maine document with our prepaid, tracked label — or we obtain the certified copy from the issuing agency for you.
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We authenticate it
We submit it to the correct authority — the Maine Secretary of State for state documents, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones — and track it through.
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Delivered ready to use
Your apostilled Maine document returns by tracked, insured mail, with a digital scan for your records.
Serving all of Maine
Use our secure, tracked mail-in service from anywhere in Maine — with a free prepaid FedEx label, both ways.
Or walk in — two San Diego offices
Maine apostille questions, answered.
How much does an apostille cost in Maine?+
It depends on the document and how fast you need it. Maine processes apostilles by mail on a 10-to-15-business-day timeline, so getting the document right the first time matters. You get a flat, all-in quote before any work begins, with no hidden fees.
Can I use a town-clerk copy of my Maine birth certificate?+
Yes. Maine accepts a certified birth or death copy from either the state Office of Vital Records or the town or city clerk where the event was recorded, as long as it's a true certified copy with the official's signature. We obtain the correct copy for you.
How long does a Maine apostille take?+
Maine's published processing time is about 10 to 15 business days for mailed requests, plus mail transit. When the state's own vital-records office issues a certified copy, it can forward it directly to the Secretary of State, which saves a step. We route it the fastest way for your deadline.
Does a Maine notarized document need a county step?+
No. Maine notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State, so a notarized power of attorney or affidavit goes straight to Augusta. It simply needs a proper notarial statement. We notarize your document correctly for you.
Is my FBI background check apostilled in Maine?+
No. FBI background checks are federal, so they're apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC — not by Maine — even for Maine residents. We handle that federal route in the same order.
Can I get a Maine apostille from San Diego?+
Yes. We serve all of Maine — Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, and beyond — by secure, tracked mail, and you're welcome at either of our two San Diego walk-in offices.
Apostille in other states
We handle apostilles from all 50 states and D.C. — here are our in-depth state guides.
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