# Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk

Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk is an apostille authority in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.

The Maryland Secretary of State issues apostilles for Maryland documents for use abroad, by mail or at the walk-in counter. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: 16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, United States
- Phone: [+1 410 974 5521](<tel:+14109745521>)
- Website: [sos.maryland.gov/Certifications/Pages/default.aspx](<https://sos.maryland.gov/Certifications/Pages/default.aspx>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Maryland public documents
- Walk-in counter: Yes
- Issuing fee: USD 5 per document, as stated on the official page
- Source note: Maryland Secretary of State certifications page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk?

Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk is at 16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, United States.

### How do I contact Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk?

To contact Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk, call +1 410 974 5521 or visit https://sos.maryland.gov/Certifications/Pages/default.aspx.

### Should I post my original document to Maryland Secretary of State — Certification Desk?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/maryland/annapolis/maryland-secretary-of-state-certification-desk>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Annapolis](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/maryland/annapolis/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Annapolis](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/maryland/annapolis/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Annapolis](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/maryland/annapolis.md>)

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