When it comes to preparing documents for international use, one of the most important steps is ensuring they are properly authenticated. If you live in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, or surrounding towns, you may have heard the term “apostille” but aren’t quite sure what it means or how the process works. Boston Notary Service (BNS) is here to help. With decades of experience, we’ve become the trusted name in Massachusetts apostille services, assisting universities, law firms, biotech companies, and residents across the region with professional, accurate, and efficient document authentication.

An apostille is an official certificate issued under the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. Its purpose is to authenticate the origin of a public document so it can be legally recognized abroad.

In Massachusetts, apostilles are issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in Boston. Whether you live in Tewksbury, Wilmington, Andover, Billerica, Lowell, Chelmsford, or Methuen, you must follow the same state-level process to obtain an apostille.

Residents and businesses in Tewksbury and surrounding communities often need apostille services for:

• Vital Records – Birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by Massachusetts towns
• Educational Records – Diplomas, transcripts, and attendance certificates from Massachusetts universities and colleges
• Corporate Documents – Articles of incorporation, powers of attorney, contracts
• Court Documents & Legal Records – Divorce decrees, custody judgments, notarized affidavits
• Background Checks – FBI background reports or Massachusetts CORI checks

Living in Tewksbury means you’re just north of Boston, but navigating the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office can be stressful. That’s why Boston Notary Service offers complete, start-to-finish support:

• Vital Record Retrieval – We obtain Massachusetts birth, marriage, and death certificates on your behalf.
• Notarization – We notarize documents correctly to prevent rejection.
• State Apostille Processing – We hand deliver documents to the Secretary of the Commonwealth in Boston.
• Full Legalization – For non-Hague countries, we process authentication with the U.S. Department of State and foreign embassies.

Our decades of experience mean fewer delays and faster acceptance of your documents overseas.

Boston Notary Service proudly covers all of Middlesex and Essex County. If you’re in any of the following towns, we can assist you with apostille services:

• Wilmington
• Andover
• North Andover
• Billerica
• Chelmsford
• Lowell
• Dracut
• Methuen
• Lawrence
• Bedford
• Burlington
• Reading
• North Reading
• Stoneham

This wide coverage ensures your local community is fully supported without the hassle of going into Boston yourself.

Students from nearby schools such as UMass Lowell, Middlesex Community College, and Northern Essex Community College often need apostilles for study abroad or employment overseas. Boston Notary Service works directly with universities and registrars to prepare documents correctly, ensuring international institutions accept them without issue.

• Massachusetts Apostille: Typically 3–5 business days
• Vital Records Retrieval + Apostille: Add 1–3 days
• Full Legalization (Non-Hague Countries): 2–4 weeks

Because we personally submit and retrieve documents, our turnaround is faster than mailing directly to state offices.

Boston Notary Service is not a new pop-up notary. We’ve been serving Massachusetts for decades, building trusted relationships with:

• The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
• Local courts and clerks’ offices
• Universities and registrars
• Families, businesses, and attorneys throughout Middlesex and Essex counties

When it comes to sensitive documents, experience is everything. We ensure your papers are done right the first time.

Don’t let apostille paperwork delay your international plans. If you’re in Tewksbury or any nearby town, we make the process seamless and stress-free.

📞 Call us today: 617.230.6676
📧 Email: info@bostonnotaryservice.us
🌐 Apply online: Boston Notary Service Apostille Application

Boston Notary Service – Tewksbury’s Apostille Experts, proudly serving Middlesex County, Essex County, and all of Massachusetts.