Copy Certification & Attestation in Boston, MA

YOUR REQUEST, CLEARLY PLANNED

Start with the original and the recipient’s request.

Start with these details

• Document type and availability of the original
• Exact certification wording requested
• Receiving organization and intended use

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Preparation & service details

Boston Notary Service assists with copy certification for eligible documents. Share the original document type and the receiving organization's instructions so we can confirm the appropriate preparation.

What is copy certification?

A notary compares a copy with the original presented for the copying and certification process. This is a different service from notarizing a person's signature on an affidavit.

What should I bring?

• The original document
• The recipient's written requirements
• Details of the number of copies needed
• Your destination country if the document will be used abroad

Can every photocopy be certified?

Requirements depend on the record and its intended use. Government-issued records may require an official certified copy directly from their issuing office. We review your request before confirming eligibility.

Need a passport or academic-document copy?

Tell us exactly what the receiving organization requested. Copy certification, registrar certification and apostille preparation may involve different steps.

Mobile appointments

Request assistance in Boston and surrounding Greater Boston communities. Ask about printing, document retrieval or apostille coordination if needed.

Request a review and quote

Visit Request this service and mention 'copy attestation'.

Call (617) 230-6676 or email Email Boston Notary Service.

Travel and availability

Outside Greater Boston? Ask us to confirm coverage and travel pricing. Urgent, evening and weekend appointments depend on confirmed availability.

How your appointment works

1. Send your request: include the document type, appointment location, number of signers and preferred time.
2. Confirm the details: we review the request and confirm availability, preparation needs and your quote.
3. Meet your notary: have the prepared documents, signer and identification available.

Questions before you book

Is copy certification the same as a copy-attestation affidavit?

No. Copy certification involves comparison with the original; a copy-attestation affidavit involves notarization of a person's sworn statement. Share the recipient's instructions so the requested process can be reviewed.

Can this replace an official certified vital record?

An official certified birth, marriage or death record may need to come directly from its issuing office. Ask the recipient which record it requires.

Should I bring the original?

Tell us what document you have and whether the original is available before arranging the appointment.

Do you need an official certified record or an attested copy?

The answer depends on the document and the recipient. A state-issued birth record, a university diploma and a passport copy can have different preparation requirements. Send the written request before booking a copy-attestation appointment. Some records must be obtained as certified copies from their official custodian and cannot be substituted with a notary's copy certification.

Copy attestation requests around Boston

Tell us whether the original can be presented in Boston, Cambridge, Brookline or another Greater Boston location. Include the number of copies and whether the document is for a domestic application or use abroad. If an apostille is also requested, we review that additional step before confirming preparation; notarization alone does not provide an apostille.

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