Boston, MA
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Boston, MA
How Boston residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in Boston actually have a Massachusetts state record, which goes to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Suffolk County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- State apostille office
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Married in Massachusetts? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a Massachusetts county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
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Boston: the local details
Boston is in Suffolk County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Massachusetts state documents are apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
Getting it done from Boston
We don’t have an office in Boston — and you don’t need one. Boston clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Federal Marriage Record in Boston — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Boston for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Boston?
No. Boston clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Boston?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Boston?
Boston is in Suffolk County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Related: All documents in Boston · Federal Marriage Record in Massachusetts · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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