Short answer. The Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail. 10 to 15 business days.
Rather not deal with the office yourself? MCC Solutions handles apostilles for documents from Maine and every other state: we check the document, take care of any county step, submit it and ship it back to you, and we quote the price before any work starts. Request an apostille.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions Official page
- Fee
- $10 per special certification, payable to the Secretary of State.
- How to submit
- By mail or courier; call for an appointment for more than five documents.
- Processing time
- 10 to 15 business days.
- Request form
- Request for Authentications/Apostilles (PDF) Open it
- Mailing address
- Secretary of State, 101 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0101
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Vital records issued by municipal, court and state officials can be certified.
- Notarized documents
- A notarial statement must be included on or attached to the document.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
Requests with more than five documents need an appointment (207-624-7752).
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Authentications and Apostilles, Maine Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Maine?
The Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions. $10 per special certification, payable to the Secretary of State.
How do I apostille a Maine birth or marriage certificate?
Vital records issued by municipal, court and state officials can be certified.
Can a notarized document from Maine be apostilled directly?
A notarial statement must be included on or attached to the document.
How long does an apostille take in Maine?
10 to 15 business days. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Maine apostille in person or online?
By mail or courier; call for an appointment for more than five documents.
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