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Original Documents
- You will need to make sure of the following :
- • An apostille of the original document is acceptable.
- • Appropriate signature is provided.
- • Original document was recently issued.
- • Destination country accepts apostilles ONLY of the original document.
- • You understand an apostille of the original takes anywhere from 5-10 business days.
- The Massachusetts Secretary of State located in Boston apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
- Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates bears the “original signature” of the Registrar of Vital Records.
- Maryland State/County documents bear the seal and authorized signature of the department issuing the document.
- Documents bearing the signature of the following are also acceptable:
- Massachusetts Notary Public
- Justice of the Peace
- City/Town Clerk or Assistant
- Court Clerk or Assistant
- Registrar of Vital Records
- Reminders
- For further information to obtain certified copies of an original document in-person, by mail, online or by phone visit the Massachusetts government website at:
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate
Scanned Photocopy of Original Document
- • Appropriate signature is NOT provided.
- • Original document is damaged.
- • Original document was issued over 10 years ago.
- • Destination country ACCEPTS apostilles of the scanned photocopy of the original document; most countries do accept an apostille of the scanned photocopy.
- • You need the apostille within 24 hours.
- Reminders:
- • Because the notary and the apostille are required to be issued from the same state, the scanned photocopy of the original document that you provide will be notarized and apostilled in New York.
- For further information to obtain certified copies of an original document in-person, by mail, online or by phone visit the Massachusetts government website at: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate