State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Massachusetts
How Massachusetts residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Massachusetts state documents handled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Massachusetts — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Massachusetts residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Massachusetts state documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
- State apostille office
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Located in
- Boston
- Federal court districts
- 1
- Our office
- By mail via Washington, D.C.
Federal or Massachusetts document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services check | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Massachusetts birth, death or marriage certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
| Document notarized in Massachusetts | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Massachusetts state court record | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Federal courts in Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
City guides: Boston
How we serve Massachusetts
We serve Massachusetts by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person. We cover Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge and every other part of Massachusetts.
Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Documents for Massachusetts residents
Pick your document for the exact route from Massachusetts:
Massachusetts — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Massachusetts?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts handles only Massachusetts state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Massachusetts state documents?
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
Which federal courts are in Massachusetts?
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Do I need to visit an office in Massachusetts?
No. We work with Massachusetts clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.