How to Get an Apostille in Massachusetts

Step-by-Step Filing Guide for International Documents

If you need to use a Massachusetts document in another country, you must request an apostille certification. An apostille confirms the authenticity of a public document, so it is legally accepted abroad without embassy legalization. Every month, thousands search for how to get an apostille in Massachusetts when preparing paperwork for immigration, employment, marriage, overseas study, dual citizenship, or legal matters. Below is the complete simplified process from start to finish.

Step 1 — Make Sure Your Document is Eligible

The document must be issued or notarized in Massachusetts. Most commonly apostilled:

• Birth, marriage, divorce certificates
• School transcripts + university diplomas
• Power of Attorney + affidavits
• FBI background check + MA CORI reports
• Business agreements, corporate records
• Death certificates, estate documents

Vital records must be certified copies with the registrar's signature and seal.

Step 2 — Notarize if Required

Some countries accept state-issued documents directly, but many require notarization first. A Massachusetts notary public must complete the certificate correctly, or the apostille will be rejected. Incorrect wording or a missing seal are the most common causes of delay.

Step 3 — File With the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

You can obtain an apostille through:

1. In-person submission in Boston

2. Mail-in processing

3. Courier or agent-assisted filing

Mail requests take longer, and incomplete paperwork results in returns and resubmissions. Many people choose professional assistance when time is limited.

Fast Apostille Handling With Middlesex Notary Co

Suppose you prefer personal guidance rather than navigating state instructions on your own. In that case, Middlesex Notary Co. prepares documents, notarizes as required, submits to the Secretary of State, and returns the apostilled paperwork to you. We serve Boston, Woburn, Burlington, Winchester, Cambridge, Lowel,l and all of Middlesex County.

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Mobile + courier apostille filing available 7 days.