When you need to use a Massachusetts-issued document in the Dominican Republic, the receiving government office, school, court, bank, or employer will almost always ask for an apostille — or as many Spanish-speaking clients know it, an apostilla. Because the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the process is more straightforward than full embassy legalization. Still, everything must be completed perfectly, or your documents can be rejected once they arrive in Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Pedro de Macorís, or any other Dominican jurisdiction.

At Boston Notary Service, we provide fast, accurate, and secure apostille (apostilla) services for the Dominican Republic. With decades of Massachusetts apostille experience, we assist families, attorneys, businesses, universities, and international clients every day. Our office has deep roots in Boston’s South End/Back Bay and we proudly support the Dominican and Puerto Rican communities throughout the city.

Whether you are preparing immigration paperwork, marriage documents, real estate contracts, academic records, or legal certifications, our team ensures your documents are apostilled correctly — the first time.

An apostille is an international certification issued by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. It confirms that:

• The signature on your document is genuine
• The official seal is authentic
• The signer (notary, court clerk, registrar, or state official) is properly commissioned

In Spanish-speaking countries like the Dominican Republic, this process is known as an apostilla.

Since the Dominican Republic is a Hague Convention country, your Massachusetts document requires only one apostille, not multiple layers of federal and embassy legalization.

Common documents that require an apostille for use in the DR include:

• Certified Massachusetts birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Death certificates
• Divorce judgments
• School transcripts and diplomas
• Powers of attorney (Poder Notarial)
• Travel consent letters for minors
• Employment verification
• Background checks
• Court documents
• Corporate records
• Affidavits and notarized letters

If you plan to use a document anywhere in the Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, La Romana, San Cristóbal, Bávaro, Puerto Plata, or any other province — you will need an apostille.

Boston Notary Service is trusted throughout Massachusetts for professionalism, reliability, and decades of expertise. As City of Boston Constables and court officers, we operate with a level of integrity, legal knowledge, and secure handling that most other notary or apostille companies simply cannot offer.

Here’s why clients rely on us:

1. Experience You Can Trust
   We process hundreds of apostilles monthly and understand exactly what Dominican offices require.
2. Cultural Connection
   As a Puerto Rican business owner engaged to a Dominican partner, we understand and respect the needs of the Dominican community.
3. Professional Security
   For safety and confidentiality, we use a business PO Box publicly. However, all clients needing to ship documents securely receive our full physical address — a common security practice for court officers.
4. Fastest Turnaround in Massachusetts
   We hand-deliver documents to the Secretary of State for same-day or 24-hour processing whenever possible.
5. Document Accuracy Guaranteed
   Every document is checked thoroughly before submission to prevent mistakes or state rejections.
6. Multiple Service Options
   In-person service, mobile service, mail-in service, and online submission are all available.
7. Trusted by Thousands
   Families, universities, attorneys, and businesses across Massachusetts depend on our expertise.

Boston Notary Service proudly serves residents of Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Roxbury, Mattapan, the Seaport District, East Boston, and all surrounding towns.

Vital Records

We obtain official certified copies and apostille them:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Death certificates

We retrieve Massachusetts certificates same day from the Registry of Vital Records when needed.

Court Documents

• Divorce decrees
• Custody orders
• Adoption documents
• Probate and estate records
• Court-issued judgments

Educational Documents

We process records from all Massachusetts schools, private academies, universities, and colleges, including:

• Harvard University
• Boston University
• Northeastern University
• UMass system
• Boston College
• Community colleges
• Public school districts

Documents include transcripts, diplomas, verification letters, certificates of enrollment, and academic records.

Notarized Documents

Any notarized document can be apostilled, including:

• Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial)
• Travel consent letters for minors
• Sworn statements
• Business agreements
• Authorization letters
• Affidavits

Background Checks

• FBI background checks
• Massachusetts CORI
• Employment verification
• Police letters of good conduct

If your document is not listed, we can almost always still process it.

Step 1: Document Review

We verify every document to ensure it qualifies for an apostille and meets Dominican requirements.

Step 2: Hand Delivery to Secretary of State

We personally submit your documents at One Ashburton Place in Boston for the fastest processing times.

Step 3: Apostille Issuance

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth attaches a formal apostille certificate with gold seal and official signature.

Step 4: Return & Shipping

We return your documents:

• In person
• By mail
• Via FedEx or UPS
• Directly to the Dominican Republic
• Or to your Spanish translator

Everything includes secure tracking.

Many Dominican institutions require Spanish translations. We can coordinate:

• Certified translations
• Notarized translations
• Apostilled translations

This ensures your document is fully accepted upon arrival in the Dominican Republic.

Boston Notary Service is one of the few agencies offering same-day or 24-hour apostille service for many document types. Because we submit documents in person, your paperwork does not sit in the mail for weeks.

Clients receive:

• Same-day turnaround options
• Priority processing
• Secure, law-enforcement-grade handling
• Real-time communication updates
• Accurate and compliant documents

We eliminate all confusion and stress — you simply submit and we handle the rest.

Ordering your apostille is fast and simple.

Submit your request online:
https://bostonnotaryservice.us/apply-here

Contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-230-6676

We serve all of Boston and all of Massachusetts.

When it comes to apostille services — or apostilla services — for the Dominican Republic, accuracy matters. Your documents are important, and you deserve a professional team that understands both the legal requirements and the cultural background of the community they serve. With decades of experience, Boston Notary Service is the trusted leader for fast, reliable, and secure apostille service in Massachusetts.

If you need your documents processed for the Dominican Republic, Boston Notary Service is ready to assist you today.