Certificate of Merger Apostille
After a merger, foreign contracts, registrations and trademarks still show the old company. A Certificate of Merger proves who took over those rights.
What this document is
The certificate confirms the merger's effective date and names the surviving entity. Foreign registries rely on it to update records without treating the new owner as a stranger.
Where it is used
Companies use it to transfer European trademark or product registrations, update a Spanish subsidiary's shareholder record or change a counterparty on a Portuguese contract.
How to prepare it
- Identify the surviving entity and all merged entities.
- Note the effective date for the receiving office.
- List the specific assets or registrations affected.
Check this first
A foreign registry can ask for a separate assignment even when the merger is proven. Check before filing so you can apostille both at the same time.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Does the apostille need to mention the old company?
No. The apostille authenticates the signature or seal. The certificate itself carries the corporate details.