Maine Apostille Service

Expedited authentication, notary & translation

Standard

$175

4-14 business days
10 business days

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Rush

$225

1-3 business days

Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

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Same Day

$275

24 hours

Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State.

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*Not including shipping and fees charged by embassies or the Secretary of State
*Some states do not offer expedited processing

Support through document issues

If your document gets rejected, you won't have to handle it alone. We:

Review the reason for rejection
Assist with fixing the issue
Guide you through the next steps

If necessary, we'll resubmit your documents so the process stays on track.

Get an Apostille in Maine for International Document Use

A Maine document bound for another country usually needs an apostille before a Hague Convention member will accept it. The Maine apostille, issued by the Secretary of State, confirms the authority, signature, and seal of the notary or official who signed the record.

The Secretary of State authenticates only what originates in Maine: certified vital records, official state and municipal records, court documents with the required certification, business paperwork, academic transcripts, and private papers a commissioned notary has notarized. For other destinations, the process changes to authentication for non-Hague countries, sometimes followed by federal, embassy, or consular steps.

Color copy example of a Maine apostille cover page.

How Our Maine Apostille Process Works

1. Apply online

Send us your request online and receive a quote from a specialist the same day. We will also review a scan of your documents for any errors and let you know ASAP if additional steps are required.

2. Send us your documents

No need to make an appointment or go to a physical location. Just mail us your documents through a secure tracked shipping service (FedEx, DHL, or UPS). In some cases we may not even need the physical copy!

3. Receive your documents

Once completed, your Apostilled documents will be mailed to you via FedEx or DHL and will arrive at your doorstep. Ask about our shipping options! Whether in the US or Worldwide, we’ll get them to you wherever you may be.

Documents We Apostille in Maine

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Maine Apostille Requirements

A State of Maine apostille or authentication is issued only after a document is prepared correctly. The process varies depending on the type of record:

Certified records. Vital, court, and municipal documents must be official certified copies issued by the appropriate government office. To obtain a Maine birth certificate apostille or Maine marriage certificate apostille, begin with a certified copy from the state or municipal vital records office.
Educational documents. Diplomas and transcripts typically need an authorized school official’s signature and proper notarization before submission.
Business and public documents. These must be originals or certified copies bearing the signature of an eligible Maine public official.
Private documents. Contracts, affidavits, and other privately signed documents must be properly notarized by a Maine Notary Public.

Each submission must include a completed Apostille/Authentication Request form identifying the destination country. For notarized documents, the notarial certificate must state which act the notary performed. An apostille for documents notarized in Maine cannot be issued if this wording is missing or incomplete.

FBI Background Check Apostille Services in Maine

Maine residents may need an apostille on an FBI Identity History Summary, commonly called an FBI background check, for immigration, residency, citizenship, international employment, a visa, adoption, overseas study, or professional licensing. Because this is a federal record, it falls outside the authority of the Maine Secretary of State.

Instead, the request goes to the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications. The destination country determines the process:

A Hague Convention country requires a federal apostille for an FBI background check.
A non-Hague country requires a federal authentication certificate and may also require embassy or consular legalization.

Why Choose One Source Process for Maine Apostille Services

A missing certification, incomplete notarial statement, or incorrect request form can hold up an otherwise straightforward apostille request. At One Source Process, we catch these issues before submission, checking each document against Maine’s requirements and explaining any corrections needed.

Our team also determines the correct route for every record, whether it requires a Maine Secretary of State apostille, federal processing, or embassy legalization. Personal, academic, business, court, and notarized documents can all be coordinated in one request, along with certified translations when required.

Our dedicated contact keeps you informed throughout the process, while tracked domestic or international shipping provides a secure return of completed documents. If the processing authority raises an issue, we help resolve it and arrange resubmission.

Apostille Services for Documents Issued in Multiple States

One Source Process can coordinate multiple documents simultaneously across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Explore our apostille services in California, Florida, and Washington, D. C., or view our full coverage for other states and cities.

Ready to Start Your Maine Apostille Request?

Our team can review your documents, explain the next steps, and make sure your request is sent through the correct process for international use.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-668-5448 (USA)

International: 1-202-459-4760

Email: apostille@onesourceprocess.com

Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Our CEO Brandon Yoshimura and Director of Operations Danny Koo.

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CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.