Massachusetts
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Massachusetts
How Massachusetts residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Massachusetts, its apostille comes from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts apostille office
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
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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.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
What the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can do
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston issues apostilles for documents signed by Massachusetts officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Massachusetts registrars, Massachusetts state-court records, and documents notarized by Massachusetts notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| 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 |
Serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge and everywhere else in Massachusetts.
U.S. Passport Copy in Massachusetts — FAQ
Can the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts apostille my U.S. Passport Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Massachusetts — a notarized U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Massachusetts?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Massachusetts clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Massachusetts?
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.
Related: U.S. Passport Copy — full guide · All documents in Massachusetts · Federal vs. state apostille
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