Apostille Birth Certificate in Massachusetts

Trusted Apostille Processing for MA Vital Records

If you need to use a Massachusetts birth certificate outside the United States—for dual citizenship, immigration, marriage, school enrollment, or legal matters—you must obtain an apostille certification. ApostilleMA.com provides fast processing and document authentication, ensuring your birth certificate is accepted internationally without delay.

We handle the entire process for you, including document review, notarization (if needed), and courier drop-off at:

One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA (Room 1719)
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Apostille Authority

Do You Need a New Birth Certificate for Apostille?

Massachusetts only accepts certified long-form vital records for apostille. Your document must be issued by:

  • Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (Boston)

  • A city or town clerk’s office (with raised seal + signature)

If your record is old, damaged, or missing a clerk’s signature, it must be reissued before the apostille process.
We can assist you in obtaining a compliant vital record.

How to Get an Apostille for a Birth Certificate in Massachusetts

Follow these steps or let us complete them for you:

  1. Obtain a certified MA birth certificate

  2. Verify the clerk or registrar's signature

  3. Submit to the MA Secretary of the Commonwealth

  4. Request apostille processing

  5. Receive authentication for international use

ApostilleMA.com can handle the process end-to-end, including same-day courier submission in Boston.

Where to Apostille a Birth Certificate in Massachusetts

Apostille requests for birth certificates are processed at:

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Commissions Section
One Ashburton Place Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108

We provide:

  • Drop-off service

  • Courier delivery

  • Mail-in processing

  • Electronic review before submission

Common Reasons for Birth Certificate Apostille

  • Immigration

  • Dual citizenship applications

  • Study abroad

  • Marriage overseas

  • Foreign passport issuance

  • International adoption

Costs & Processing Time

  • Standard: 5–10 business days

  • Expedited courier: Same-day or 24-hour submission

  • Additional fees apply for replacement vital records or shipping

Start Your Apostille Birth Certificate Order

✔ Review by email before submission
✔ Same-day courier in Boston
✔ Vital records assistance if needed

📞 Call/Text: 781-226-8331
📧 Email: info@apostillema.com