Boston, MA
Power of Attorney Apostille in Boston, MA
How Boston residents get their Power of Attorney authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in Massachusetts, it’s apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston, not in Washington.
- 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)
Notarized in Massachusetts: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Massachusetts, the apostille is issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
- Hague Convention destination: the Massachusetts apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Massachusetts-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts directly. Once your document has its Massachusetts authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
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 Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Power of Attorney in Boston — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Boston for a Power of Attorney?
A document notarized in Massachusetts is apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
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?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
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 · Power of Attorney in Massachusetts · Power of Attorney — full guide
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