Massachusetts Death Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Death Certificate issued in Massachusetts must be apostilled by the Massachusetts Secretary of State before it can be used in Saudi. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Saudi under The Hague Apostille Convention.
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| ApostillePrice | 6 |
| Processing Time | - Walk-In: - Up to 3 documents: Usually processed while you wait - 4 or more documents: Available for pickup after 3:00 PM the next business day - Documents dropped off after 4:00 PM: Available the next business day - Mail Requests: - Approximately 2–3 weeks |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108 |
| Phone Number | (508) 646-1374, 1-800-392-6090 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Massachusetts Death Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Death Certificate
Must Be a Certified Copy
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics or a local city/town clerk. It must have the official seal and the signature of the Registrar.
Certificate Must Be Recent
Massachusetts has a specific recency requirement. The certification date on the vital record must be within one year of the date it is submitted to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth for the apostille.
Do Not Notarize the Certificate
The certified death certificate itself should not be notarized. The apostille is applied based on the signature of the vital records official. Notarizing it is an incorrect step that will cause rejection.
Complete the Request Package
Ensure your submission includes all required elements: The original, recent, certified death certificate. The correct fee (check the MA Secretary of the Commonwealth website for the current fee). A cover letter with your contact information and the country of intended use. A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return shipping.
