Massachusetts Power of Attorney Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Power of Attorney 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 Power of Attorney Apostille Process
Rules for Power of Attorney
Only documents with original signatures from a valid state-authorized official or notary may be apostilled
A document must be signed by a Massachusetts Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, City/Town Clerk, Court Clerk, or Registrar of Vital Records.
Photocopied or out-of-state documents are not accepted for apostille
Massachusetts does not authenticate out-of-state or photocopied documents; only originals or properly issued in-state certified records.
POAs and private documents must be properly notarized before submission
Private documents (e.g. power of attorney, affidavits, transcripts) require a valid Massachusetts notary certificate—including original signature, date, and seal.
Apostille / Certification fees
The State charges $6 per document for apostille/authentication processing.
Submission requires a completed request form and country of destination
The Apostille/Certification Request Form must accompany documents, along with name of destination country and return envelope or payment.
Foreign destination must be specified
The Request Form must list the country where the document will be used to determine whether to issue an apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or a regular certificate.
