Education Document Apostille for Studying Abroad from Massachusetts Schools

By Boston Notary Service – Massachusetts’s #1 Apostille Authority

If you're planning to study, work, or live abroad, one of the most critical steps in your application process is apostilling your academic documents. This official certification ensures that your diploma, transcript, or letter of enrollment will be accepted internationally. And if you're in Massachusetts—home to some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the world—you're in luck.

At Boston Notary Service, we are the leading experts in Massachusetts apostille services for academic and educational records. With decades of experience and a direct walk-in relationship with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, we process apostilles fast, correctly, and locally—helping students and professionals get where they need to go.




🎓 What Is an Apostille and Why Do You Need One?

An apostille is a type of authentication issued by the Secretary of State (in this case, Massachusetts) that verifies the legitimacy of a notary public’s seal, or a certified document issued by a public official such as a school registrar.

Apostilles are used when you present U.S. documents in a Hague Convention country. These countries require your documents to have this special certification to be accepted for:

Enrollment in foreign schools or universities

Student visas and immigration processing

Professional licensing and employment abroad

Permanent residency or dual citizenship applications

Medical or legal credential verification


Without an apostille, your academic documents might be rejected by a foreign government or institution—causing costly delays or denials.




📘 What School Documents Can Be Apostilled?

At Boston Notary Service, we’ve helped thousands of students and graduates apostille school documents from across Massachusetts. Commonly apostilled academic records include:

High School Diplomas and GED Certificates

College and University Diplomas

Academic Transcripts (Official and Certified Copies)

Proof of Enrollment / Attendance Letters

TEFL, TESOL, ESL, or Trade School Certificates

Letters of Graduation or Completion

Dean’s Letters or Medical Residency Confirmations

Foreign Language Program Certificates


These documents must either be certified by the school registrar or notarized by a Massachusetts notary public before they can be apostilled.




🏫 Massachusetts Schools We Frequently Serve

Boston Notary Service is proud to serve students from all levels of education—from local public schools to Ivy League universities. We regularly help apostille records from:

Universities:

Harvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Boston University (BU)

Northeastern University

Suffolk University

Boston College

Tufts University

University of Massachusetts (all campuses)

Berklee College of Music

Lesley University

Emerson College


Community Colleges & Technical Schools:

Bunker Hill Community College

Roxbury Community College

North Shore Community College

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology


Private & Public High Schools:

Boston Latin School

Commonwealth School

Phillips Academy Andover

Catholic Memorial

Boston Trinity Academy

And many more across 351 Massachusetts cities and towns, USA, Worldwide


We also assist graduates from online programs based in Massachusetts.

🌎 Apostille for International Education

Students use our services when applying to academic programs, internships, language schools, and visa offices in:

🇫🇷 France – Campus France, visa applications

🇪🇸 Spain – Universities and consulates

🇮🇹 Italy – Consular legalization and study abroad

🇰🇷 South Korea – Teaching English (E2 Visa)

🇯🇵 Japan – Student programs and translation schools

🇩🇪 Germany – Blue Card and EU work/study

🇨🇴 Colombia – College admissions or ministry validation

🇧🇷 Brazil – Portuguese university applications

🇲🇽 Mexico – Bilingual education credentialing


We also help with apostille services for international credential evaluation agencies like WES, ECE, and NACES.




📝 Apostille vs. Notarization: What's the Difference?

Many students get confused between notarization and apostille. Here’s a simple breakdown:

Notarization is the first step. A notary confirms the identity of the person signing the document or certifies a copy of the document.

Apostille is the next step. It authenticates the notary’s signature or certifying official, verifying it for international use.


💡 If your diploma or transcript comes from the school registrar with a raised seal, we can often submit it directly. If not, we will help notarize a certified copy so that it qualifies for the apostille.




🕒 How Long Does the Apostille Process Take?

At Boston Notary Service, we offer expedited turnaround times. Depending on the type of document and whether it needs notarization, typical timelines are:

Same-Day Service (when all requirements are met)

1–2 Business Days (in-person apostille via courier)

3–5 Business Days (standard mail-in option)


📦 We can also ship your apostilled document anywhere in the world using FedEx, DHL, or UPS.

📍 Local Service. Personal Touch.

Unlike large national chains, we don’t send your documents to another state. We’re located right here in Boston, near the Massachusetts State House, and we walk your documents in daily for authentication.

Our clients appreciate:

Real-time updates via text or email

Secure handling of sensitive records

Decades of notarial and legal experience

Multi-lingual support in English, Spanish, Portuguese


We handle both student and parent-submitted requests, and we offer document retrieval if you're no longer in Massachusetts but need your diploma apostilled.

📤 How to Get Started

Option 1: Drop-Off or Walk-In

If you're in the Greater Boston area, you can bring your documents directly to our office by appointment.

Option 2: Mail or Courier

Mail your documents to us with a return envelope. We’ll handle notarization (if needed), walk-in apostille, and return shipping.

Option 3: Upload & Apply Online

Send us a scanned PDF or photo, and we’ll review and guide you through the next steps:
🔗 Apply Online Here



✅ What You Need

To get started, all you need is:

1. Your original or certified document


2. Your contact information


3. Payment (we accept Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, credit card)


4. Delivery or pick-up preference



If you’re unsure whether your document is ready for apostille, text us a photo at 617-230-6676 or email info@bostonnotaryservice.us



🏆 Why Boston Notary Service?

Boston Notary Service is not a new startup. We’ve been handling education document apostille services in Massachusetts for decades. We:

Serve all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts

Work with universities directly to ensure accuracy

Process apostilles in-person to avoid delays

Offer friendly, personalized, expert service

Operate as your local Boston apostille partner, not a middleman


We’re trusted by attorneys, universities, consulates, immigration specialists, and thousands of families across Massachusetts.



📣 Call to Action

Ready to get your school documents apostilled for study abroad, visa applications, or professional use overseas?

📞 Call or Text: 617-230-6676
📧 Email: info@bostonnotaryservice.us
🌐 Website: Boston Notary Service
📝 Apply Online: Click Here to Start




📌 Pro Tip: Ask about our combo discount if you're apostilling multiple academic or legal documents!