Apostille Near Me – Expert Apostille Services in Boston

Understanding the Apostille Process

If you’re searching for apostille services near me, look no further! Boston Notary Service is your trusted partner for handling apostille certifications quickly and efficiently. Whether you need an apostille for birth certificates, marriage licenses, FBI background checks, or university diplomas, we are apostille experts ready to ensure your documents are legally recognized abroad.

What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is an official certification verifying the authenticity of a document, making it legally valid in Hague Convention member countries. This process is essential for:

✔ International students studying abroad.
✔ Professionals moving overseas for work.
✔ Businesses expanding into foreign markets.
✔ Legal documents for marriages, adoptions, and real estate.

For non-Hague Convention countries, the document must go through authentication and legalization at the state, federal, and consular levels instead of a single apostille.




Apostille Services We Offer

At Boston Notary Service, we handle apostille requests for individuals, businesses, students, and legal professionals. We specialize in same-day and expedited apostille services for the following documents:

1. Vital Records

Birth Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Death Certificates

Divorce Decrees


(Note: We cannot process out-of-state vital records; these must be handled by the state where they were issued.)

2. Educational Documents

Diplomas

Transcripts

Certificates of Attendance


3. FBI Background Check Apostille

We facilitate the apostille of FBI background reports through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

4. Corporate and Business Documents

Articles of Incorporation

Power of Attorney

Business Agreements

Certificates of Good Standing


5. Legal Documents

Court Orders

Adoption Papers

Affidavits


(If notarization is required, we can handle this step for you.)




How to Get an Apostille in Massachusetts

Step 1: Notarization (If Required)

Most documents must be notarized before the apostille process. Our licensed notary public can notarize your documents if needed.

Step 2: Submit Your Documents

You can submit your documents by:
✅ Visiting our Boston office.
✅ Using our mobile notary service for pickup/drop-off.
✅ Mailing your documents to us.

Step 3: Processing the Apostille

We submit your documents to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth or the U.S. Department of State for certification.

Step 4: Receive Your Apostilled Documents

Once completed, we offer:
✔ Same-day pickup (if applicable).
✔ Expedited shipping via FedEx or USPS.
✔ International delivery options for clients abroad.




Out-of-State Document Apostille Services

If you have documents from outside of Massachusetts, we can process them as long as we can notarize them first. This includes:

✅ Legal documents (affidavits, power of attorney, contracts, etc.)
✅ Business documents (articles of incorporation, agreements, etc.)
✅ Educational documents (diplomas, transcripts, certificates)

⚠️ Important: We cannot process out-of-state vital records (birth, marriage, or death certificates) or federal documents like FBI background checks. These must be apostilled in the state or federal agency that issued them.




Why Choose Boston Notary Service?

✔ Apostille Experts with Decades of Experience – We are trusted professionals with a long-standing reputation in Massachusetts.
✔ Expedited Service – We process apostilles quickly to meet urgent deadlines.
✔ Comprehensive Support – We assist with apostille, authentication, and legalization for all types of documents.
✔ Convenience – Offering mobile notary and document retrieval services.




Apostille Services for Massachusetts Universities

Boston is home to prestigious universities, and Boston Notary Service specializes in apostille services for students and alumni of:

🏛 Harvard University
🏛 MIT
🏛 Boston University
🏛 Northeastern University
🏛 Tufts University
🏛 Lesley University

If you need your diploma, transcript, or degree apostilled for international recognition, we can process it quickly and accurately.




Apostille Services for Businesses and Law Firms

If you're a Boston-based business expanding internationally, we provide apostille services for:
✔ Corporate agreements
✔ Business contracts
✔ Financial statements

We also work with law firms handling international cases, apostilling court documents, legal affidavits, and power of attorney agreements.




Tips for a Smooth Apostille Process

To ensure your apostille request is processed quickly and without delays, follow these essential tips:

✅ Ensure Your Documents Are Properly Notarized

If your document requires notarization, make sure it is notarized correctly by a Massachusetts notary public. We provide mobile notary services for your convenience.

✅ Verify the Correct Apostille Authority

Massachusetts-issued documents are apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Federal documents (FBI background checks, U.S. passports, etc.) require processing through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

Out-of-state documents can be processed here if we can notarize them first. However, vital records must be handled by the issuing state.


✅ Submit Clear and Legible Copies

For best results, ensure your original documents or notarized copies are clear, untampered, and properly signed before submission.

✅ Plan for International Requirements

Different countries have specific rules regarding document legalization. Some non-Hague Convention countries require authentication and consular legalization rather than an apostille. We can guide you through this process to avoid delays or rejections.

✅ Use Expedited Services for Urgent Needs

If you need your apostille quickly, we offer same-day and expedited processing to meet urgent deadlines.




Get Your Apostille Fast – Contact Boston Notary Service Today!

Need an apostille near me? We are here to help! Contact us at:

📧 [email protected]
📞 617-230-6676
🌐 bostonnotaryservice.us

Let Boston Notary Service handle your apostille needs efficiently and hassle-free!