Massachusetts Judgment of Divorce Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Judgment of Divorce 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 Judgment of Divorce Apostille Process
Rules for Judgment of Divorce
Must Be a Certified Copy from the Court
You must submit an "Original Certified Copy" issued by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court where the divorce was granted. A notarized photocopy is not acceptable.
Proper Signature and Seal
The document must be signed by the Register of Probate (or an Assistant Register) and must bear the official seal of the Probate and Family Court.
Document Must Be Complete and Unaltered
The certified copy must be in pristine condition with no tears, staple holes, or any alterations. If it is a multi-page document, all pages must be certified as one complete document by the court.
Complete the Cover Sheet
Massachusetts requires a completed "Apostille/Certification Request Form" to be submitted with your request. This form is mandatory.
Correct Payment
The fee is $6.00 per apostille for in-person requests. For mail requests, the fee is $12.00 per document, which includes the return postage fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to the "Commonwealth of Massachusetts". Cash is not accepted for mailed requests.
