We offer complete document Apostille, Authentication, and Embassy Legalization running services, saving you the hassle of knowing the requirements of different government agencies. In addition, the process needs to be completed in a particular sequence, which we will carry out for you. We can take the guesswork out of the documentation process for you. 

Conveniently located in Boston Massachusetts, we have agents ready to provide you a mobile service Nationwide. 

Document requirements for one country aren’t always the same for another. Their validity can be local to a specific region and differ from country to country. Sometimes records can be required or needed in another country, but with so many different standards, the need for a unified document was the key. In 1961 The Hague Conference on Private International Law established the Apostille. Apostille is an authentication certification, a stamp. It is designed for use among nations that participate in the Hague Convention. These joint regions are called signatory countries formed by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

**Types of Documents That Can Be Apostilled**

At Boston Notary Service, we provide apostille services for various types of documents to ensure their international validity

**Public Documents**: These include official government records like birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, patents, diplomas, university transcripts and court documents. An apostille authenticates these documents for use in foreign countries.

**Private Documents**: Contracts, powers of attorney, business agreements, and other documents issued by private entities or individuals can also be apostilled. Before receiving an apostille, these documents often require notarization to verify the signature.

**Federal Documents**: Documents issued by U.S. federal agencies, such as FBI background checks or federal court documents, can be apostilled as well. The U.S. Department of State typically handles apostilles for these types of documents.

The United States of America has been part of the Hague Convention since October of 1981. Apostille, coming from the French and meaning certificate, is a uniformly condensed and simplified mutually agreed upon document usable and accepted by these convention nations. Apostille seal proves the validity and original signature source.

For a complete list of participating countries, processes and procedures, please contact Boston Notary Service at [email protected] or 617-230-6676 , as we provide extensive support and services for all your Massachusetts Apostille needs and Notaries in Massachusetts as well as FBI Background Check in Washington D.C. 

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