Apostille & Authentication Country Guide
Planning documents for use abroad? Choose the destination, document type and issuer below. Boston Notary Service reviews preparation, available service and delivery options before you approve a quote. No payment is collected with your initial request.
Which document route fits? Massachusetts vital and court records need the appropriate official certified copy. Diplomas and transcripts need the school’s preparation instructions. Prepared private documents may need notarization. FBI and other federal records follow the federal route; do not notarize an original federal record. Use the planner above to check your starting point.
Your quote, timing and next steps What determines the quote? Tell us the document type, issuing jurisdiction, document count, destination and receiving institution’s instructions. Mention retrieval, notarization, translation or return delivery if you need them so we can confirm the agreed scope and price. How long will it take? Share the date your recipient must receive the documents. Document readiness, the relevant offices and shipping affect the total time. Ask us to confirm current availability before choosing a service. What happens after I request help? We review the details, clarify preparation, and confirm the scope, quote and next steps before work begins. Please wait for instructions before sending originals. Your initial request does not collect payment. An apostille authenticates a signature or seal; it does not approve the document’s contents or guarantee acceptance. Your recipient’s written instructions help us plan the appropriate request.