How to Get an Apostille in Massachusetts for the DAFT Visa
Massachusetts processes apostilles through the Secretary of State with reasonable fees.
Processing Time: 2-3 weeks Cost: $6 per document Methods: Mail or in-person
What You Need
Documents that need Massachusetts apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Massachusetts)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Massachusetts)
- Other Massachusetts state documents
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document (birth certificate from Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records, $32, 2-3 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Secretary of State with $6 payment and return envelope.
Step 3: Wait 2-3 weeks for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $32 |
| Apostille | $6 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $48 |
Timeline
Total time: 4-6 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-3 weeks
- Apostille: 2-3 weeks
Order early—processing can be slow.
In-Person Option
One Ashburton Place, Room 1611, Boston, MA 02108 Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm Same-day or next-day service, $6 per document
Contact
Massachusetts Secretary of State
- Website: sec.state.ma.us
- Phone: (617) 727-2836
- Email: authentications@sec.state.ma.us
For general apostille information, see Apostille Process Explained.
Related Resources:
- Birth Certificate Apostille Guide - Complete birth certificate process
- DAFT Documents Checklist - All required documents
- Complete DAFT Guide - Full application walkthrough
Digital Guide — $199
We're not immigration lawyers—just Americans who did this. Requirements change, so verify with official sources.