The Maine Secretary of State – Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions issues apostilles and authentication certificates for eligible Maine documents.

Federal documents, including FBI background checks and IRS Form 6166, follow a separate process through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications.

The correct process depends on who issued or notarized your document and the country where it will be used.

For an eligible Maine document:

• VisaDC service fee: $108.00
• Maine Secretary of State fee: $10.00
• Total: $118.00 per document

Shipping, notarization, translation, and any additional document preparation are charged separately when applicable.

Please complete our Authentication Request Form and provide the destination country.

Questions? Call 1-877-721-7678.

Common documents include:

• Vital records: Certified birth, marriage, and death certificates.
• Court records: Certified divorce decrees, court orders, and other eligible court documents.
• Educational documents: Properly prepared diplomas, transcripts, and school letters.
• Notarized documents: Powers of attorney, affidavits, and single-status statements.
• Business documents: Eligible corporate records and certificates.
• Background checks: Eligible Maine state or local police records.
• Translations: Properly notarized translator certifications, when appropriate.

Document preparation requirements vary. Email a clear copy for review before mailing originals.

FBI background checks and other federal documents require the federal apostille process.

Some documents, such as powers of attorney and affidavits, require proper notarization before submission.

For Maine notarized documents, a complete notarial statement must appear on or be attached to the document. Missing notarial wording can result in rejection.

Certified vital records and court documents generally require certification by the appropriate issuing official rather than notarization of a photocopy.

Contact us before notarizing a government-issued document so we can confirm the appropriate preparation.

Option 1: Use VisaDC

1. Contact us with the document type and destination country.
2. Email a clear copy for an initial review.
3. Complete the Authentication Request Form.
4. Mail the required original, certified, or properly notarized document after we confirm the requirements.
5. We coordinate submission and return delivery.

Option 2: Apply Directly

You may submit eligible Maine documents directly to the Maine Secretary of State, following its current instructions.

Processing depends on the document type, required preparation, and the issuing office’s workload.

Contact us for the current estimated turnaround before mailing your documents. Shipping time is additional.

Federal FBI apostille processing follows a separate timeline.

Maine residents can use our FBI background check apostille service without traveling to Washington, D.C.

• VisaDC service fee: $108.00
• U.S. Department of State fee: $20.00
• Total: $128.00 per document, excluding shipping
• Estimated VisaDC processing time: 8–10 business days from submission to the U.S. Department of State

Email your official FBI-issued PDF and completed Authentication Request Form to begin.

FBI background checks receive federal apostilles through the U.S. Department of State, regardless of the applicant’s state of residence.

Yes. We can arrange delivery to you or a designated third party.

Provide the recipient’s full name, complete delivery address, and telephone number on your request form. You may supply a prepaid shipping label or request a return-shipping quote.

Confirm delivery instructions with us before shipment.

Documents intended for a country where the Hague Apostille Convention does not apply may require authentication and embassy or consular legalization.

Tell us the destination country before submitting your documents so we can identify the appropriate process, fees, and estimated timeline.

Authentication Certificate of Apostille in Maine

We provide fast Maine Apostille Services documents originating from the Maine
Secretary of State Authentication Division.

Maine Apostille Services, We provide fast Apostille service for, FBI Background Check, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Diploma, Transcripts, Power Of Attorney, & Much More issued from all 50 U.S. States.

Who issues apostilles

An Apostille or Certificate of Authentication issued by the Maine Secretary of State.

How much does an Apostille cost

The apostille fees $108.00 in addition to $15.00 to the cost of the certificate.
Notary Fees: $5.00
– A Completed Authentication Request Form (PDF).
Toll Free: #1-877-721-7678

How do I get an apostille

To order by phone, call 1-877-721-7678 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Tell the customer service representative that you need an apostille and they will help you with your order and payment.

Personal Documents
Birth certificates or Marriage & Divorce
Certificate of Single Status
Local/State Police Background Check
Personal Power of Attorney
Certified Translations

Department of Health and Human Services

Certificate of Foreign Governments
Certificate of Pharmaceutical Export
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal/Plant Certification
Animals Health Certifications

Apostille U.S Patent and Trademark Office
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Documents notarized by a military notary
Certain Pension Retirement documents
Certificates of Naturalization Documents
IRS Form 6166
Contact us if your document is not listed.

Apostille Copy of Passports (Identification Page
Copy of Driver License
U.S Department of Justice
FBI Background Checks
U.S Federal Court Documents
U.S Bankruptcy Court
District Court Petition of Name Change

Maine Apostille or Authentication

May I send my federal documents to your office to be authenticated?

No. Federal documents are not authenticated at the state level. Please contact the United States Department of State Authentications Office.

Can my document be sent to a third party by your office after it has been authenticated?

Yes. Documents may be directed to a third party when the sender encloses a pre-addressed, pre-paid carrier-envelope when mailing the documents to our office for authentication. Any documents received without a paid return envelope will be delivered to the original sender via United States Postal Service.