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By Published On: December 30, 2024

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We believe that great service starts with a great conversation. Whether you have a question about our process, need to discuss a complex project, or are ready to get started, our team is here and ready to listen. As a local Massachusetts company, we are dedicated to providing accessible, friendly, and professional support to all our clients. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we look forward to hearing from you.

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Avada Recruitment Agency
1215 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876,
United States
Have a quick question? You might find the answer you’re looking for on our comprehensive FAQ Page. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our services, pricing, and process.

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The only official authority that can issue an Apostille in Massachusetts is the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Their main office for in-person service is located at One Ashburton Place in Boston. However, navigating the process yourself can be time-consuming, involving document verification, filling out the correct forms, and dealing with potential lines or mail-in delays. A more convenient and reliable option is to use a professional Apostille service like ours.
We handle the entire process for you, from ensuring your documents are correctly prepared to managing the submission and secure return, saving you a trip to downtown Boston and ensuring everything is done right.
A wide range of public and private documents issued within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can be apostilled. The most common types include:
  • Vital Records: Original, certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by a City or Town Clerk.
  • Notarized Documents: Powers of attorney, affidavits, and private contracts that have been properly notarized by a Massachusetts Notary Public.
  • Academic Records: Diplomas and transcripts that have been notarized by the school’s registrar.
  • Corporate Documents: Articles of incorporation and other business records on file with the state.
  • Court Documents: Certified copies of court records, like divorce decrees, issued by a Massachusetts court.
The processing time for an Apostille in Massachusetts can vary. If you submit your documents by mail, the standard turnaround time from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office can be anywhere from 10 to 20 business days, depending on their current volume. In-person submissions in Boston can sometimes be faster for a small number of documents.
For those with urgent deadlines, using an expedited service like ours is the best option. We navigate the process efficiently to ensure you get your Apostille back as quickly as possible, often significantly faster than the standard mail-in timeframe.
The direct fee charged by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for an Apostille is currently $6.00 per document. However, this does not include other potential costs, such as fees for obtaining a certified copy of a vital record from a town clerk, notarization fees if your document needs to be notarized first, or shipping costs.
When you use a professional Apostille service, our fee is all-inclusive of the state fee, processing, and expert handling to ensure your document is submitted correctly the first time, saving you from the potential costs of re-submission and delays.
To get an Apostille for a document issued in Massachusetts, it must be submitted to the Public Records Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with the main office in Boston. Before submission, you must ensure the document is in its original, certified form or has been properly notarized by a licensed Massachusetts Notary Public.
The process involves completing a specific request form and paying a state fee. To avoid common errors and rejections, a service like ours can manage this entire process for you—from verifying your document’s compliance to submitting it to the Secretary of State and ensuring its secure return.
An apostille is a special certificate issued by the government that authenticates a public document for use in another country. It is not a translation. Think of it as an official ‘passport’ for your document. It verifies that the signature of the Massachusetts official on your document—such as a notary public, town clerk, or state registrar—is legitimate.
You need an apostille if you are presenting a U.S. document (like a birth certificate or a notarized power of attorney) to an official body in a foreign country that is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention. It is the internationally recognized standard for document authentication

Reflecting the rich diversity of the Greater Boston area, our most commonly requested languages are Spanish, Portuguese (especially Brazilian, for communities like Framingham), Haitian Creole (for communities like Malden and Somerville), and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). We also frequently handle requests for Arabic, Vietnamese, Russian, and Khmer (Cambodian). Our team includes native-speaking experts in these languages and over 100 others, allowing us to serve the specific linguistic needs of every community across Massachusetts.

Yes. We recognize that medical translation demands the highest level of precision for patient safety and legal compliance. We assign medical documents only to translators who have specific training and experience with medical terminology. They accurately translate patient records, clinical notes, hospital discharge summaries, and insurance claims. We also adhere to strict HIPAA-compliant confidentiality protocols to protect sensitive patient information. This specialized approach ensures that health information is conveyed correctly for doctors, hospitals, and insurance providers throughout Massachusetts.

Yes, we specialize in translating legal documents for all court proceedings in Massachusetts. Our translators are experienced with the specific and complex terminology found in contracts, affidavits, divorce decrees, court orders, and discovery materials. An inaccurate translation of a legal document can have serious consequences for a case. We ensure every translation is precise and legally sound. The final document is always certified and notarized, making it fully admissible and compliant with the rules of the District, Superior, and Probate and Family Courts across the Commonwealth.

Yes! Learn about our 24-hour rush translation service for the Boston area. Get your urgent legal, USCIS, or personal documents translated fast. We have a dedicated workflow specifically for urgent requests. Our Express Service is designed for situations where you need a fully certified and notarized translation within one business day. This is ideal for last-minute Requests for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS, urgent court filings, or immediate travel document needs. We achieve this speed without sacrificing quality by prioritizing your project with our team of expert translators and reviewers. This ensures you receive a flawless, compliant document that meets your tight deadline in the Greater Boston area.

Understand the key differences between certified and notarized translations and find out which one you need for official use in Massachusetts. No, they serve two distinct but complementary functions. A ‘certified translation‘ is our professional guarantee. It’s a signed statement on our letterhead where we attest that the translation is complete and accurate. The certification speaks to the quality of the work. A ‘notarization’ is an act performed by a Notary Public to verify the identity of the person who signed the certification. The notary doesn’t check the translation; they authenticate our signature. For most legal and official purposes in Massachusetts, this two-part process—certification plus notarization—is required to create an ironclad, legally valid document.

To translate a document like a foreign driver’s license for the Massachusetts RMV, you must use a professional and verifiable translation provider. The RMV requires a complete, word-for-word English translation that is printed on the official letterhead of the translation company. It must be accompanied by a formal certification statement that includes the translator’s qualifications, their signature, and their contact information, affirming the document’s accuracy and completeness. Our service specializes in creating RMV-compliant document packages that include all these elements, plus notarization, to guarantee acceptance at any service center in Massachusetts.

While USCIS does not grant an official ‘USCIS translator‘ title, they have strict rules to ensure the integrity of your application. You cannot translate your own documents, nor can a friend or family member. The translation must be performed by a disinterested third party who is competent in both languages. The key requirement is the certification statement that accompanies the translation. This signed letter must declare that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate. Our service provides this compliant certification with every translation, ensuring your documents are accepted by USCIS without question.

Get a clear breakdown of the average cost for certified translation in Massachusetts. Learn about per-page and per-word rates for official documents. The cost for a certified translation in Massachusetts is based on several factors, ensuring you only pay for what you need. For common, single-page documents with a standard format, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, or driver’s licenses, we offer a competitive flat-rate price, typically between $25 and $50. For more complex or multi-page documents like legal contracts, academic transcripts, or detailed medical records, pricing is calculated on a per-word basis, usually from $0.10 to $0.20 per word. This reflects the specialized expertise required. Importantly, our quotes are always all-inclusive. This means the price includes the expert translation, a rigorous quality check by a second professional, the official Certificate of Accuracy, and the notarization. This transparent approach protects you from hidden fees for ‘add-ons’ and ensures you receive a fully compliant document at the best possible value, backed by our Lowest Price Guarantee. Get your free quote today!

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